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Establish True Values, Part 2

March 13, 2025

Esau took a plunge to disaster because he lived at the level of impulse. He had no room for God in his life, and then he became confused about values. Find out how you can avoid his fate.

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Drive Through the Bible by Colin Smith

Drive Through the Bible is a 30-session guided tour that explores the entire Bible story. With Pastor Colin Smith, this new book will take you on an epic journey that spans thousands of years, but its simple, guided approach makes it feel like a quick drive up the road.

Past Episodes

Most people would say that it’s good to ‘follow your heart.’ But the Bible is more cautious about the heart’s ability to effectively guide us.
March 12, 2025
It’s like a wild animal—waiting outside your door, ready to pounce on you. That’s the Bible’s vivid depiction of sin.
March 11, 2025
You know you have an anger problem. But you’d rather not think about it. Where will it lead, if you fail to deal with it now? 
March 10, 2025
The Good Shepherd will lead you on right paths. In part two of He Leads Me, Pastor Colin talks about why these paths are not always easy ones.
March 8, 2025
Does your experience of Christianity feel powerless? Just a weak religion filled with rituals, traditions and disciplines? Pastor Colin talks about what you may be missing. 
March 7, 2025
Some people say Jesus was a great teacher. Others consider Him an inspirational model.  Pastor Colin talks about Jesus’ resurrection and the reasons why these evaluations of Jesus fall short.
March 6, 2025
Have you ever thought, “God just doesn’t understand!”? When you see the humanity of Jesus it will change all that. Pastor Colin talks about 10 Ways Jesus Connects with Our Lives.
March 5, 2025
Jesus is God’s Son. Jesus rose from the dead. Jesus is Lord. Pastor Colin explains how each of these is for your benefit, and what difference they make to your life.
March 4, 2025
What did the New Testament disciples grasp that has the power to transform your faith? Pastor Colin talks about three discoveries that can transform your discipleship.
March 3, 2025
The Good Shepherd leads His flock. Yes, but where does He lead them? In part one of He Leads Me, Pastor Colin talks about two answers—into rest and righteousness.
March 1, 2025
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About Open the Bible

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.

Contact Open the Bible with Colin Smith

Mailing Address
Open the Bible
P.O. Box 3454
Barrington, IL 60011
Telephone
1-877-OPEN-365