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Troubled and Dependent, Part 1

June 5, 2023

How can you be a blessing to a person who has more than you in this world? Pastor Colin explains how Jacob was able to bless Pharoah, the King of Egypt. 

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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

Have you had struggles in your Christian life? How about power? Pastor Colin talks about some things every Christian experiences.
June 3, 2023
You look back on your years with sorrow and regret. You’re not alone. Pastor Colin looks at the story of Joseph and shows us how God dealt with Jacob, a sad, disappointed man at the end of his life. 
June 2, 2023
Your life has taken an unexpected turn and you must leave everything that is familiar to you behind. Pastor Colin shows, from the story of Joseph, what you need to know for an unexpected journey. 
June 1, 2023
What does the rhythm of the Christian life look like? Join Pastor Colin as he discusses the rhythm of worship and witness, intimacy with God and activity for God from the story of Joseph.
May 31, 2023
How do you get to the place of reconciling with someone you’ve had a falling out with? Pastor Colin talks about how reconciliation happens and what it looks like from the story of Joseph. 
May 30, 2023
Do you want to experience more of the love of God? Pastor Colin talks about true repentance and what it looks like from the story of Joseph. 
May 29, 2023
Many people today say would say, "I'm a loving person." But love is much more than a temporary feeling. Pastor Colin talks about the kind of love comes from God.
May 27, 2023
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. 
May 26, 2023
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. 
May 25, 2023
What was it like for God to send his one and only son into the world? Join Pastor Colin as he shows us how the story of Joseph provides insight into this. 
May 24, 2023
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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