Open the Bible Minute

Colin Smith

That's Just Your Opinion

January 24, 2020

The unanimous confession in the New Testament is that Jesus is the Son of God. What is your confession?

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We often try to define a percentage of our possessions that we owe to God, but God lays claim to all of our lives. Offer yourself to Him unconditionally.
January 23, 2020
Do your doubts keep you from coming to Jesus? He does not take offense at our questions. Come to Him with the faith you have and He will deal with your unbelief.
January 22, 2020
Where do you turn in desperate times? Draw encouragement from the compassion of Jesus.
January 21, 2020
The world as we know it will one day be no more, but the words of Jesus will endure. Are you ready to live in the new creation with Him?
January 20, 2020
Having a new heart does not mean you'll never battle temptation. Sin will always be your enemy, but it will no longer be your master.
January 19, 2020
When we experience difficulties, Christ does not stand at a distance. He sees our struggles and will come to offer strength.
January 18, 2020
Who do you turn to in times of need? Others can do many things for you but they can't give you eternal life. Take your eyes off of others and fix your faith on Him.
January 17, 2020
Regardless of the choices you have made, or the regrets you have, Jesus offers His friendship to you. If He becomes your friend, it will change your life.
January 16, 2020
Have you truly recognized God's authority in all of your life, or all you still questioning Him? End your fight and find peace today.
January 15, 2020
Those who have never encountered the power of God find the Gospel ridiculous. But when you really know Him, the ridiculous seems surprisingly possible.
January 14, 2020
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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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