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Simeon's Story, Part 1

December 12, 2024

Simeon was an ordinary man who had the extraordinary privilege of holding Jesus in his arms... eight days after he was born. Hear his testimony and discover what he said about the Son of God, as Pastor Colin delivers a first-person message from Simeon.

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The 10 Greatest Struggles of Your Life book by Colin Smith

What do you struggle with? Do you struggle with time? With a temper? With dishonesty or discontentment? Whatever it is, find help where it may surprise you: the Ten Commandments. As you move from dos and don’ts to matters of the heart, you will see how they will become barometers of your love for God. You’ll discover areas of your life that are out of sync with His will, and you’ll receive wisdom for living in greater love, strength, and freedom in Christ. Includes a 30-page study guide ideal for personal or group use, helping you take the next steps toward joyful submission to God’s Word.

Past Episodes

The Apostle John called himself, “The disciple whom Jesus loved.”  Find out what he had to say about the birth of Jesus, in Pastor Colin’s first-person narrative message from John.
December 11, 2024
Where will it eventually lead you if you believe in Jesus? Pastor Colin talks about the Bible’s very clear answer to this question.
December 10, 2024
If salvation and eternal life are yours by believing, then what does it mean to believe? Pastor Colin talks about three things that are included in the biblical idea of believing.
December 9, 2024
At its core, what is the great change that God’s Holy Spirit brings about in a human life?  Pastor Colin takes us behind the scenes of the story of Joseph, to show us what really changes when God touches a human life.
December 7, 2024
Christian faith is not simply a matter of personal interpretation. Pastor Colin talks about what Christian faith is based on.
December 6, 2024
What are angels and what do they do? Pastor Colin talks about the ministry of angels in the Bible.
December 5, 2024
Being intelligent is a great advantage in life, but it gives you no advantage whatsoever when it comes to knowing God. Pastor Colin talks about how you can know God.
December 4, 2024
You can become a more godly person through the Christmas story. Pastor Colin talks about the relationship between seeing the glory of Jesus and becoming more holy.
December 3, 2024
The secret to living a godly life does not lie in some technique, program, or discipline. Pastor Colin shows that it is possible to live a godly life through Jesus Christ.
December 2, 2024
Do you think you will you be welcomed by God, if you come to him on your own?  Pastor Colin explains, from the story of Joseph and his brothers, our position before God.
November 30, 2024
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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