Open the Bible
1,174 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month 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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Deliverance, Part 1
August 13, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesSo when we put the whole story together, we see what we have in David. He was Israel’s greatest king. But here is a king with many sins who cannot save us, and who cannot take the place of the rebel son that he loves. The story leaves you saying, We need a better king than this! So this story points us to our Lord Jesus Christ by way of contrast.
The Fear of God, Part 1
August 12, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesMany people think we’ve progressed from a primitive view of a god to be feared, to a more enlightened view of a god to be loved. Find out why this is a complete misunderstanding of the Bible.
The Word of God, Part 2
August 11, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesWhere does spiritual life come from? There are three very different answers out there: The religious answer, the psychological answer, and the biblical answer.
The Word of God, Part 1
August 10, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesThere are two very different views of the Bible. In one, the Bible is God’s Word to us; in the other, the Bible is our word about God.
The Son of God, Part 2
August 09, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesIf you are a Christian today, then Christ lives in you. What in the world does that mean?
The Son of God, Part 1
August 08, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesSome people think that Christian faith is believing in Jesus from a distance. Discover what kind of invitation Jesus has for his people.
Counsel, Part 2
August 06, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesWhen you receive wise counsel and fail to act on it, you put yourself in a dangerous position. But beware of counsel that plays on unfounded fear. Don’t listen to the fear-monger, because the fear-monger is one who, by definition, gives bad advice.
Caring for Your Soul, Part 2
August 05, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesDo you have an unhappy heart? Find out why a change of circumstances won’t fix this.
Caring for Your Soul, Part 1
August 04, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesGod tells us, in the Bible, that we are to guard our hearts. Why does that matter? And how do you go about doing that?
Saving Your Soul, Part 2
August 03, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesPeople often talk about being on a spiritual journey. But there is a spiritual journey on the way to being lost, as well as a spiritual journey on the way to being saved. Discover the difference.
Saving Your Soul, Part 1
August 02, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesYour soul, though it can be lost, can also be saved. This is the central message of the Bible.
Valuing Your Soul, Part 2
August 01, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesJesus says that this is the ultimate disaster, because it is the only loss that can never be recovered. Find out what it is and what you can do about it.
Counsel, Part 1
July 30, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesWhen you receive wise counsel and fail to act on it, you put yourself in a dangerous position. But beware of counsel that plays on unfounded fear. Don’t listen to the fear-monger, because the fear-monger is one who, by definition, gives bad advice.
Valuing Your Soul, Part 1
July 29, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesJesus says that this is the ultimate disaster, because it is the only loss that can never be recovered. Find out what it is and what you can do about it.
Stop! Part 2
July 28, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesAre you in trouble big time? Do you feel like giving up? Pastor Colin talks about why the first step to turning your life around is not finding an answer, but making a decision.
Stop! Part 1
July 27, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesHear the story of a godly leader who almost lost his faith. Pastor Colin talks about what God used to turn him around. If God can turn him around, he can do the same for you.
How to Overcome Your Fears, Part 2
July 26, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesHow can you overcome your fears? Pastor Colin talks about the relationship between your Lord and your fears.
How to Overcome Your Fears, Part 1
July 25, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesWhy are there so many fearful Christians today? Pastor Colin talks about the great social issues of our time and how our response to them has helped to create a culture of fear.
Ridicule, Part 2
July 23, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesJesus Christ is the King of kings. All power and authority belongs to him. If you have resisted him, hated him, lied to him, accused him, and insulted him, what will that mean for you when the King comes back in power and glory? Go to the King now and cast yourself upon his mercy! Seek forgiveness, and peace and reconciliation with him!
Knowing Who God Is, Part 2
July 22, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesWhat is being baptized with the Holy Spirit? Pastor Colin explains what baptism is and what it means for you.
Knowing Who God Is, Part 1
July 21, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesWhat can Jesus Christ do for you today? Find out as Pastor Colin explains the clearest statement in the Bible about what Jesus can do for a person.
Enjoy the Blessing of God, Part 2
July 20, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesIf God spoke to us in a divine language, no one would be able to understand. Pastor Colin talks about how God speaks to us, and then he shows us 4 different examples.
Enjoy the Blessing of God, Part 1
July 19, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesWhether you’re born in a palace or scratching out a living in the desert, this is the greatest blessing in life. Pastor Colin talks about the blessing of knowing God.
Believed and Glorified, Part 2
July 18, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesWhere does believing lead? Pastor Colin talks about where the Christian faith will ultimately lead you.
Ridicule, Part 1
July 16, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesJesus Christ is the King of kings. All power and authority belongs to him. If you have resisted him, hated him, lied to him, accused him, and insulted him, what will that mean for you when the King comes back in power and glory? Go to the King now and cast yourself upon his mercy! Seek forgiveness, and peace and reconciliation with him!
Believed and Glorified, Part 1
July 15, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesEverlasting life and salvation from the final judgment of Almighty God are yours by believing. So, what does it mean to believe?
Repentance, Part 2
July 14, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesWhat does God do when one of his children sins? Pastor Colin talks about how the Lord does not disown us or pay us back, he restores us.
Repentance, Part 1
July 13, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesRepentance is not our natural reaction after we sin. Pastor Colin talks about our natural reaction from the story of David.
The Battle, Part 2
July 12, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesHow can you stand, as a Christian, when a battle is raging all around you? Pastor Colin talks about 6 things that will help you stand.
The Battle, Part 1
July 11, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesIn order to engage properly in the battle that is raging all around you, you need to understand 4 things. Pastor Colin talks about what they are, from Ephesians 6.
Conspiracy, Part 2
July 09, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesThe greater your influence, the greater your responsibility. When people look to you as a leader, or counselor, or teacher, or mentor, the choices you make will shape the lives of others as well as your own.
Blessed Are the Pure in Heart, Part 2
July 08, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesYou believe in a Christ who forgives, but you’re not sure you can believe in a Christ who is able to wash or cleanse you. You have baggage, and you cannot imagine ever being changed. Pastor Colin has a challenge for you.
Blessed Are the Pure in Heart, Part 1
July 07, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesJesus says: Blessed are the pure in heart. Does anyone hear that and say, That’s me!? At first glance, it sounds impossible! Pastor Colin explains what purity of heart is and what it isn’t.
Will We Know One Another in Heaven? Part 2
July 04, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesWill we know one another in heaven? Yes. Pastor Colin talks about 7 bible passages that clearly suggest that we will know one another.
Conspiracy, Part 1
July 02, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesThe greater your influence, the greater your responsibility. When people look to you as a leader, or counselor, or teacher, or mentor, the choices you make will shape the lives of others as well as your own.
Will We Know One Another in Heaven? Part 1
July 01, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesWill we know one another in heaven? The short answer is Yes, we will! Pastor Colin talks about relationships in heaven.
Conflict, Part 2
June 25, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesWhen God forgives you, he will not keep you at a distance. He will not have you living under a suspended sentence, wondering what final justice will look like for you. There is no probation and no exclusion for you.
The Body: Christ's Working through the Church, Part 2
June 24, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesThe apostle Paul did more than lead people to Christ. That’s half a strategy. He also planted churches. Pastor Colin talks about why Paul did this and what it means for us.
The Body: Christ's Working through the Church, Part 1
June 23, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesIn the Bible, the church is sometimes called the body of Christ. Pastor Colin unpacks the body analogy for us.
Conflict, Part 1
June 18, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesWhen God forgives you, he will not keep you at a distance. He will not have you living under a suspended sentence, wondering what final justice will look like for you. There is no probation and no exclusion for you.
Trusting in the Darkness, Part 1
June 13, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesWhen we’re in pain, we look for the comfort of someone else who’s been there. Pastor Colin talks about how you can meet a companion like that.
Abuse, Part 2
June 11, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesJesus Christ came into the world so that your life could be part of a better story, so that the worst thing that happened to you would not become the defining thing in your life. If you have been abused in any way, a great step of faith for you today would be to believe that the Lord Jesus Christ can make your life part of a better story.
Learning How to Hate, Part 2
June 10, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesYou like to consider all your options before you decide. That may be a good strategy when you’re shopping for electronics, but it’s fatal when it comes to temptation. Pastor Colin talks about some reasons why.
Learning How to Hate, Part 1
June 09, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesSome people never make progress in the Christian life. They go to church, read their Bible, and try to do the right thing, but they never seem to change. Pastor Colin talks about why this is.
Choosing What to Love, Part 2
June 08, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesMoney is a powerit can be your servant or your master. That means you need to master your money before it masters you. Pastor Colin talks about how you can do that.
Choosing What to Love, Part 1
June 07, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesHow you use it will have a powerful effect on your soul. If it masters you, it will draw your heart away from God; but if you master it, it will strengthen your devotion to God. Pastor Colin talks about what it is.
Enlarging the Capacity of Your Heart, Part 2
June 06, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesYour heart can be softened. Your mind can be renewed. Your imagination can be opened up. Pastor Colin talks about how all the faculties of your soul can be wonderfully transformed.
Abuse, Part 1
June 04, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesJesus Christ came into the world so that your life could be part of a better story, so that the worst thing that happened to you would not become the defining thing in your life. If you have been abused in any way, a great step of faith for you today would be to believe that the Lord Jesus Christ can make your life part of a better story.
Enlarging the Capacity of Your Heart, Part 1
June 03, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesDid you know that the capacity of your soul can shrink? It can also be wonderfully renewed. Pastor Colin explains how, from the stories of two different bible characters.
Avoiding a Shallow Life, Part 2
June 02, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesIs your capacity to worship, love and serve God shrinking? Do you know what’s going on inside of you? Pastor Colin talks about what will cause your soul to shrink or to grow.