Open the Bible
1,176 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 177 ratingsOpen 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.
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Behold Your God, Part 2
December 07, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesHow can you know God? Where can you find God? Who is he and what is he like? God has not left you to make up your own answer.
Behold Your God, Part 1
December 06, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesThe glory of the Lord will be revealed. It’s like opening a Christmas present You know something good is in there, but you haven’t seen it yet. Find out what the glory of the Lord is.
The Word of God, Part 2
December 05, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesEver wonder what’s the difference between Jesus and us? Once you grasp this, it will give you confidence in God’s Word.
The Word of God, Part 1
December 04, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesGod is calling his people to speak tenderly into our broken world. But what are we to say? The message doesn’t need to be invented.
The Glory of the Lord, Part 2
December 01, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesGod is calling his people to speak tenderly into our broken world. But what are we to say?
With Peace, Part 2
November 27, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesThere are three things you need to know in order to have peace in your own life, and to bring peace to others. Pastor Colin talks about the important place of the justice of God.
With Peace, Part 1
November 24, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesIf we ditch our belief in God’s wrath, we end up further away from peace, not closer. Pastor Colin explains why in his six observations about the wrath of God.
With Humility, Part 2
November 23, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesWhat will happen if you open the Bible with a truly humble heart? Pastor Colin tells the story of a theologian who spent 40 years filtering the Bible through his own worldview before he had a change of heart.
With Humility, Part 1
November 22, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesWhat keeps us from living together in harmony in our world today? Pastor Colin talks about 2 kinds of pride.
With Generosity, Part 2
November 21, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesHow can you bless someone who doesn’t deserve it, or who is very unlikely to return your blessing? Pastor Colin explains that the secret to this kind of generosity lies in the crucifixion.
With Generosity, Part 1
November 20, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesA generous life has three dimensions. Pastor Colin shows that these dimensions reflect the incarnation, the crucifixion, and the resurrection of Christ. Find out what they are.
With Steadiness, Part 2
November 17, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesWhat does God expect of you when you are utterly, unbearably crushed? Pastor Colin talks about some things that God does NOT require of us when we are crushed, and the one thing that he does.
With Steadiness, Part 1
November 16, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesWhatever your circumstances today, God calls you to Rejoice in hope. Yes, but how do you do that? Pastor Colin talks about three things you can do, especially when life is hard.
With Zeal, Part 2
November 15, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesWhen you feel jaded and sluggish in the Christian life, you need to take responsibility for your condition. How do you do that? Pastor Colin talks about the 3 R’s of renewing your spiritual passion.
With Zeal, Part 1
November 14, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesYou can remember days when you were on fire for the Lord, but now you feel a bit sluggish. Pastor Colin talks about where this coldness of heart comes from.
With Love, Part 2
November 13, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesWhat does genuine love look like? Pastor Colin talks about 3 characteristics of genuine love.
With Love, Part 1
November 10, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesIf you were trying to overcome evil, where would you begin? Pastor Colin talks about God’s #1 priority in overcoming evil.
With Good, Part 2
November 09, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesFor the man or woman of God there are two possibilities when you are surrounded by evil. Pastor Colin explains that we can be overcome by evil OR we can overcome evil with good.
With Good, Part 1
November 08, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesHow are godly people to respond when the culture is quickly going south? Pastor Colin shows us that the answer can be found in Romans, chapter 12.
What To Do When You're Not Being Persecuted, Part 2
November 07, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesJesus tells us that the reward of those who are insulted, persecuted, and reviled is very great. That raises an important question: What if I’m not being persecuted? Where does that leave us who are so blessed with the gifts of freedom that we enjoy? Pastor Colin helps us explore these questions and more.
What To Do When You're Not Being Persecuted, Part 1
November 06, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesWhat does it mean when Jesus says, Lay up for yourselves treasure in heaven? He seems to be saying that it is possible to have more rather than less in heaven. Pastor Colin explains that what we do here makes a difference to what we have in heaven.
Cultivating a Godly Appetitie, Part 2
October 16, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesHow can you have a greater appetite for God? The key is changing your diet, because over time, this leads to a change in appetite. Pastor Colin shows us 5 strategies for changing our spiritual appetites.
Cultvating a Godly Appetite, Part 1
October 13, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesDid you know that your own spiritual appetite, your hunger and thirst for God himself can be cultivated? Here’s the key: Change your diet, and you will change your appetite. Pastor Colin shows us how this works.
Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit, Part 2
September 26, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesWhere does God live? If you’re like most people, you would probably say, Heaven. Pastor Colin talks about where else God lives.
Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit, Part 1
September 25, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesWhat does it mean to be poor in spirit? Does it mean you’re always saying something like this, I don’t really have anything to offer? Of course not. Pastor Colin talks about what it means.
When God Can't Forgive, Part 2
August 31, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesHow does God treat those who show no signs of repentance? He doesn’t say, Hey, let’s forgive them anyway. Does he? Pastor Colin explains what God does.
When God Can't Forgive, Part 1
August 30, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesDoes God call us to forgive others, even when they show no signs of repentance? There are many extraordinary examples of Christians who have done this. But is this what God is calling all of us to do?
Your Struggle for Contentment, Part 2
August 29, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesChristianity is not simply a program for promoting good behavior. What matters is not just that we do the right things. Because murder, adultery, stealing, and lying are only symptoms of the disease. Find out what the disease is.
Your Struggle for Contentment, Part 1
August 28, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesMany people do not feel their need for a Savior. But the apostle Paul makes it clear that even morally upright people, like he was, still need a Savior. Find out why.
Your Struggle With Truth, Part 2
August 25, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesSome Christians have become confused about what is appropriate when it comes to speaking the truth. Did you know it’s possible to abuse the truth? A terrorist is someone who destroys things. A truth terrorist is someone who uses the truth to destroy things. Find out more in today's message.
Your Struggle With Truth, Part 1
August 24, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesLies always have a source and Jesus said that Satan is the father of lies. His rebellion began when he lost touch with reality and conceived the idea that instead of worshiping God, he should take the place of God. Find out how he deceives people.
Your Struggle for Integrity, Part 2
August 23, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesWhat does it mean to keep the 8th commandment: You shall not steal? Well, the best way to avoid going down the wrong road is to take the right road. Discover the surprising place where that begins.
Your Struggle for Integrity, Part 1
August 22, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesThe 8th commandment says, You shall not steal. This definition will help you take in the challenge of this command: Stealing is trying to get as much as possible, while giving as little as possible. We’ll flesh this out more in today's message.
Your Struggle for Purity, Part 2
August 21, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesWhen you are climbing and you feel like you’re going to fall, you don’t need someone shouting at you, you need someone to show you where to put your foot so you can keep moving forward. Discover how you can learn to walk in sexual purity.
Your Struggle for Purity, Part 1
August 18, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesSome would say that they’ve never really struggled with the 7th commandment: You shall not commit adultery, but Jesus made it very clear that this issue of purity includes even our thoughts. Find out where the door of hope is even when you’re purity has been compromised.
Your Struggle for Peace, Part 2
August 17, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesIf you go through your whole life and never commit a murder, does that mean you’ve kept God’s command: You shall not murder? Discover the applications Jesus made from the sixth commandment.
Your Struggle for Peace, Part 1
August 16, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesEver wonder why so many people who follow the command: You shall not murder, still feel that it’s ok to harm animals and eat meat? Why is this command applied only to people and not also to animals, which are part of God’s creation?
Your Struggle With Authority, Part 2
August 15, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesSome parents aren’t worthy of honor. But God commands us to honor our father and mother. So how do you honor a parent (or anyone else) who’s exercised authority over you in an unworthy manner?
Your Struggle With Authority, Part 1
August 14, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesThe fifth commandment would be easy if it said, Honor your father and mother if they are honorable. But it doesn’t actually say that. God does not give us the luxury of choosing who we should honor.
Your Struggle With Time, Part 2
August 11, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesIs your plate full? Does it feel like you’re only one step away from disaster? God has some practical advice for you, and it begins with understanding why He made the heavens and the earth in six days.
Your Struggle With Time, Part 1
August 10, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesIs time one of the biggest struggles of your life? How do you decide your priorities? What can you leave undone? How do you balance all the responsibilities of life? Find out what God says about this.
Your Struggle With Religion, Part 2
August 09, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesAccording to The Concise Oxford English Dictionary, the most common use of the name Jesus, is as a vulgarity. Secondly, it is an exclamation expressing surprise, impatience, etc. The name of Jesus can also be used to refer to the founder of Christianity. Find out God’s answer to this.
Your Struggle With Religion, Part 1
August 08, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesThe first commandment says, You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. If this was just about swearing, it might make us wonder why God would include it in the 10 commandments. Find out what it means and why it’s so important.
Your Struggle with Worship, Part 2
August 07, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesIf you’re saying to yourself: The 2nd commandment is a breeze for meI don’t own any totem poles. Remember, idolatry isn’t limited to worshiping statues. Discover the many different disguises that idolatry can wear.
Your Struggle with Worship, Part 1
August 04, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesMany people say that they find icons or beads or images of Jesus helpful in their prayer life and in worship. But these aids always have the effect of obscuring as much as they reveal about Jesus. Find out why.
Your Struggle with God, Part 2
August 03, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesHow does God reach out to us? If he wanted to, he could reach out to us in power like a dictator. After all, God has more power at his disposal than a million nuclear bombs. But he chooses not to do that. God reaches out to us in love. Find out what difference that makes.
Your Struggle with God, Part 1
August 02, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesIn the 1st commandment, God says you shall have no other gods before me. Why? Why should you let God be God in your life? Why should you obey his commandments at all?
Life is a Struggle, Part 2
August 01, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesHave you ever wondered where you stand in relation to the Ten Commandments? Many people are confident, a few are really struggling, and some even feel that they’ve blown it.
Life is a Struggle, Part 1
July 31, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesAre the 10 commandments relevant for Christians today? There are easier ways to live, so if we’re going to engage in the struggle to live this kind of life, we need to be certain that this is what God is calling us to.
Loved and Favored, Part 2
July 26, 2017 12:00 - 24 minutesSometimes the Word of God will isolate you from your friends. Join Pastor Colin as he looks at the story of Joseph and his brothers and shows the implications for our lives today.