Open the Bible Minute

Colin Smith

Like Those Who Immigrate

June 10, 2019

We all know the old saying, “You can’t take it with you.” But there are some things we can send on ahead…

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Green Pastures, Still Waters: 31 Days in Psalm 23 by Colin Smith
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Sometimes we feel like God owes us something, but His law awakens us to the reality of our condition. Will you let that law lead you to Christ?
June 9, 2019
The Christian life can be difficult at times. Where do you find the energy to keep going?
June 8, 2019
Many put their hope in the government to bring about change in society. But real change, and real peace, does not come about through laws.
June 7, 2019
Scripture says the light of God’s glory caused men to fall on their faces in His presence. How can we come near to such a glorious God?
June 6, 2019
The world offers a lot of takes on the Gospel these days. How important is it to hold to the doctrines outlined in the Bible?
June 5, 2019
The world says we’ll be content when we have all we want, but God has a different prescription.
June 4, 2019
Is there hope for someone who is buried in sin? Christ is able to transform even the most broken life and the most resistant heart. 
June 3, 2019
Old Testament law gives us clear guidelines for living, but the law is not an end in itself. Christ asks us to go above and beyond what is required of us. 
June 2, 2019
A confession of faith is more than just sharing an opinion. How firm are you on your own conclusions about Jesus?
June 1, 2019
The world says it's up to us to decide what's evil and what's good, but God's Word makes it clear what He thinks. 
May 31, 2019
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Featured Offer

Green Pastures, Still Waters: 31 Days in Psalm 23 by Colin Smith
Green Pastures Still Waters is the new 31-day devotional based on Psalm 23 from Pastor Colin. God has used this psalm to encourage His people for over 3,000 years! May God use these familiar words to bring you fresh strength, hope, comfort, and encouragement.

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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