Open the Bible Minute

Colin Smith

The Poor Are Always Begging

August 15, 2020

Folks who are aware of what they have find it difficult to ask. But the person who is poor in spirit is always ready to ask of God.

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Pride will pour cold water on the flames of love in your marriage. But humility will fan the embers of love into a flame.
August 14, 2020
Your character will be revealed when you must choose how to treat someone who has wronged you. Will you show mercy and forgive?
August 13, 2020
Success of any sort, in any sphere, tends to make us think that we're something. But that just makes it harder to humble ourselves before God.
August 12, 2020
Thomas' faith was not in good shape and his questions were piling up. But Christ drew near to him and told him to stop doubting and believe. He can do that for you, too.
August 11, 2020
Even when we fail in spectacular fashion, mercy means that failure need not have the last word.
August 10, 2020
As long as you see your life as a story of what others have done to you, you will live in anger, frustration, and resentment. Choose instead to see God's hand at work.
August 9, 2020
Every religion in the world says, "Live a life that pleases God so that you may win His favor." The gospel says, "Receive God's favor through Christ who died and rose again."
August 8, 2020
Repentance isn't just about admitting that you are a sinner. You need to forsake that sin and turn from it.
August 7, 2020
The ultimate picture of meekness is Jesus submitting himself to the will of the Father at unimaginable cost.
August 6, 2020
Thirst and hunger are the strongest of motives; they exemplify the will to survive. Do you hunger and thirst for righteousness?
August 5, 2020
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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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