Open the Bible Minute

Colin Smith

The Story

December 12, 2018

Most of us know at least some of the stories from the Bible, but do we see the whole story? Jesus shows us how it all hangs together.

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Green Pastures, Still Waters: 31 Days in Psalm 23 by Colin Smith
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Archives

Do you wonder if you'll ever amount to anything? Jesus said his glory will be revealed in us, and one day we'll be like Him!
December 11, 2018
If you're struggling with sinful habits, asking the right question will free you: not what will deliver me, but who.
December 10, 2018
In Christ we are clean and free, but sometimes it's easier to focus on our sins and struggles. Be who you are in Jesus!
December 9, 2018
Do you feel powerless in the face of sin? Remember that in Christ you have moved to a new place where sin no longer reigns over you.
December 8, 2018
Are you worried that your faith is not strong enough to save you? Fortunately, our hope does not rest in what we have to offer to God.
December 7, 2018
If we want God to put our lives back together, we must give up our own agendas. We must come to the cross and give the broken pieces to Him.
December 6, 2018
If God only justified the righteous, there would be no hope for us. The good news is that God justifies sinners. His mercy covers even our deepest regrets.
December 5, 2018
How can we know that what we bring to God will be accepted? Listen for His prompting!
December 4, 2018
There are many “powers” in the spiritual world, but only one will have ultimate victory. Be sure you’re identifying with the right side!
December 3, 2018
Our faith only grows when we exercise it. How will you respond to the trials in your life?
December 2, 2018
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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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