Open the Bible Minute

Colin Smith

Jesus Is the Ark That Shelters Us

September 18, 2021

Noah’s ark provides a type and a shadow for us of the Lord Jesus Christ.

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Why was Noah favored in God’s sight? Because God is full of kindness and compassion.
September 17, 2021
Though Adam and his progeny were cursed because of Adam’s disobedience, Christ took that curse for us in His body on the tree!
September 16, 2021
Because of the Fall, mankind’s knowledge of evil is more than intellectual, it is sadly experiential.
September 15, 2021
What are “theophanies”? Why does God appear in a way that people can see in the Old Testament?
September 14, 2021
What is the significance of being created by God? Since God created us, He is the titleholder of our lives.
September 13, 2021
The Lord calls all people everywhere to come to him. Won't you do so today?
September 12, 2021
After Adam sinned, work became a burden. But in the Kingdom of God, work will be a complete joy!
September 11, 2021
The Lord will someday bring about a New Heaven and a New Earth. What will it be like?
September 10, 2021
How wonderful is it that God thought of you as Christ was dying on the cross? He loves sinners so much, even those who had yet to be born.
September 9, 2021
Sin is like a huge burden on our backs. But Christ is able to remove it from us!
September 8, 2021
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Set your mind on things above with our Heaven bundle, which includes: a copy of Randy Alcorn’s excellent book: Heaven, a copy of Pastor Colin’s book: Heaven, How I Got Here, and five copies of Pastor Colin’s booklet: How You Can Be Sure about Heaven. Heaven will help you find the strength, courage, and comfort to endure the difficulties of life that confront you today. The short book, Heaven, How I Got Here tells the story of the thief on the cross, and shows what Jesus can do for us. How You Can Be Sure about Heaven, also based on the story of the thief, is perfect as a giveaway to someone who needs clarity on how to get to heaven.

About Open the Bible Minute

Open the Bible is the teaching ministry of Pastor Colin Smith. Our mission is to use a broad array of modern media to help people around the world meet Jesus. We do this by opening the Bible for them, helping them open the Bible themselves, and equipping them to open the Bible with others.

About Colin Smith

Colin Smith is senior pastor of The Orchard Evangelical Free Church, a thriving, multi-campus church located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, and Founder and Teaching Pastor of Open the Bible.

Born and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland, he trained at the London School of Theology where he earned the degrees of Bachelor of Theology and Master of Philosophy. Before coming to the States in 1996, Colin served as senior pastor of the Enfield Evangelical Free Church in London.

He is the author of several books including Momentum: Pursuing God’s Blessings through the Beatitudes; Heaven, How I Got Here: The Story of the Thief on the Cross; Jonah: Navigating a God-Centered Life; The One Year Unlocking the Bible Devotional; 10 Keys for Unlocking the Bible; The 10 Greatest Struggles of Your Life; as well as others. His preaching ministry is shared around the world through Open the Bible.

Colin and his wife Karen reside in Arlington Heights, Ill., and have two married sons and five granddaughters.

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