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Open Bible Church Waterloo

Open Bible Church Waterloo

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We are a church that reaches those with every ability. We have a passion for special needs families. Every week we post messages from our Sunday service. We believe the Word of God is practical and useful for everyday life. We hope you enjoy our teaching.
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Open the Bible UK presents engaging and accessible Bible teaching from Pastor Colin Smith. This programme is the radio broadcast also available on our website (www.openthebible.org.uk) and at 7:30pm each weekday evening on Premier Christian Radio.
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Do you sometimes find it hard to pick up your Bible? To know where to begin, what you are even reading, how to study + dig deeper?? I get it, friend. I have most definitely been there too! It can be so overwhelming and intimidating for sure. I have discovered over the years that it becomes easier if you have someone to read alongside you, so please join me as we open our Bibles to read together – one chapter at a time.
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Open Handed Bible Podcast

Open Handed Bible Podcast

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A program dedicated to engaging and examining scripture, embracing mystery and ambiguity in interpretation, and uncovering a deeper story pointing us to a wonderful and loving God. Cover art photo by http://joshuapaul.photography
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This is an open-discussion, Christian bible study where we love, learn, and laugh. We read the Word and grow together. We put our focus into learning and speaking from the heart, with God as our foundation, as opposed to being religious and traditional--ergo, anyone asks questions, and we all get to find the specific topics in the bible and gain understanding of exactly what the scripture means. Hosts: Myreah Eley, Marcus "caDASHtrophe" Eley, Vickey Davis, Tyeesha Davis eleybiblestudy.com el ...
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There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job, and that man was blameless and upright, one who feared God and turned away from evil. Job 1:1 Job was the most righteous man of his time. Yet he suffered a terrorist attack and a natural disaster on the same day. The Sabeans came and murdered his servants and animals, and then a hurricane came a…
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In today's show, we'll be diving deeper into our series, "Give Yourself a Break – How to Enjoy God's Gift of Rest". It's a fascinating topic that resonates with so many of us seeking balance in our busy lives. As we explore Matthew Chapter 11, Colin Smith helps us understand the seemingly paradoxical concept of finding rest in taking on the yoke of…
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Thanks for joining us today! We are so excited to serve you and your family online today and trust this experience will be a blessing to you! Please fill out a digital connection card if this is your first time joining us, or if you have any questions or comments. https://form.jotform.com/200855534580052If you'd like to give today you can do so her…
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Welcome to Summer 2024 my friends! Today we are going to go all the way back to the beginning of OOBT – dusting off EPISODE TWO and once again taking a listen to some of my fav tips and tricks about How I Study the Bible… as a refresher for many of us and maybe even a first-time listen for all of our new friends who have joined us along the way! Wh…
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“The wolf and the lamb shall graze together; the lion shall eat straw like the ox, and dust shall be the serpent's food. They shall not hurt or destroy in all my holy mountain,” says the LORD. Isaiah 65:25 The great promise of the Bible is not just that God will restore His people, but that He will restore creation. There will be a new heaven and a…
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“They shall build houses and inhabit them; they shall plant vineyards and eat their fruit. They shall not build and another inhabit; they shall not plant and another eat; for like the days of a tree shall the days of my people be.” Isaiah 65:21-22 The important point here is that people will settle down in heaven. In this world, many people find a …
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“No more shall there be in it an infant who lives but a few days, or an old man who does not fill out his days, for the young man shall die a hundred years old, and the sinner a hundred years old shall be accursed.” Isaiah 65:20 Taking the last part of this verse first. Isaiah is telling us that death will be no more. He is using the analogy of wha…
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Ever wondered how you can end your life with a sense of fulfilled purpose and accomplishment, entering into God's eternal rest? Join us on "Open the Bible" with Pastor Colin Smith as we explore this question. Discover why only Jesus Christ could declare, "It is finished," and how His completed work on the cross enables us to find peace and joy. In …
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“Behold, I create new heavens and a new earth, and the former things shall not be remembered or come into mind. But be glad and rejoice forever in that which I create; for behold, I create Jerusalem to be a joy, and her people to be a gladness. I will rejoice in Jerusalem and be glad in my people; no more shall be heard in it the sound of weeping a…
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Today’s episode dives into a profound message from Isaiah chapter 57, where we reflect on the notion that "there is no peace for the wicked." Pastor Colin discusses the dire warning that a life lived in opposition to God can never find true rest. Through vivid illustrations and relatable metaphors, we uncover why the wicked can never say they've fo…
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“They shall go out and look on the dead bodies of the men who have rebelled against me. For their worm shall not die, their fire shall not be quenched, and they shall be an abhorrence to all flesh." Isaiah 66:24 When Jesus spoke about hell, He used these words from Isaiah 66:24 to describe its awful reality: “Their worm does not die and the fire is…
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In today's message titled "Why the Wicked Never Rest," we delve into the pressing and often unsettling question: "How could a loving God ever send anyone to Hell?" Pastor Colin brings insight from Isaiah 57, highlighting that there is no rest for the wicked both in this present life and in the hereafter. We explore what it means to be "wicked" acco…
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Thus says the Lord GOD: “Behold, my servants shall eat, but you shall be hungry; behold, my servants shall drink, but you shall be thirsty; behold, my servants shall rejoice, but you shall be put to shame; behold, my servants shall sing for gladness of heart, but you shall cry out for pain of heart and shall wail for breaking of spirit.” Isaiah 65:…
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Pastor Colin explores the importance of rest in our lives, drawing wisdom from Genesis. We often find ourselves overwhelmed, trying to fit in shopping, bill payments, house cleaning, and office work within our packed schedules. But God’s example in creation teaches us to balance work and rest, highlighting the need to appreciate our accomplishments…
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They shall bring all your brothers from all the nations as an offering to the LORD to my holy mountain Jerusalem.” Isaiah 66:20 What a marvellous picture: People from all the nations are gathering before the Lord. In Jesus Christ, they have become brothers and sisters. And the missionaries who proclaimed God’s glory in distant lands will have the j…
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In this episode, Pastor Colin delves into the nature of true rest. In this broadcast, you will explore what it means to find rest not just for your body but for your soul, as reflected in biblical teachings. Ever felt more exhausted after watching TV for hours? Struggled to find peace even on a beautiful beach? You’re not alone. Colin explores how …
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Thanks for joining us today! We are so excited to serve you and your family online today and trust this experience will be a blessing to you! Please fill out a digital connection card if this is your first time joining us, or if you have any questions or comments. https://form.jotform.com/200855534580052If you'd like to give today you can do so her…
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Thanks for joining us today! We are so excited to serve you and your family online today and trust this experience will be a blessing to you! Please fill out a digital connection card if this is your first time joining us, or if you have any questions or comments. https://form.jotform.com/200855534580052If you'd like to give today you can do so her…
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“They shall declare my glory among the nations.” Isaiah 66:19 There is an old (but profoundly unhelpful) phrase that is often quoted: “Preach the gospel at all times, and if necessary, use words.” How in all the world can you communicate the gospel without words? You can convey love without words, but love is not the gospel. You can bring hope with…
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“And from them I will send survivors to the nations… to the coastlands far away, that have not heard my fame or seen my glory.” Isaiah 66:19 Notice that there are two descriptions of the people to whom God sends His missionaries. First, God sends His missionaries to those who “have not heard my fame.” We would call them “unreached” peoples. People …
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“They shall come and shall see my glory…And from them I will send survivors to the nations. Isaiah 66:18-19 Some years ago, John Piper coined a memorable phrase: Missions exist because worship doesn’t. That’s true. The reason we send missionaries is that across the world there are millions of people who do not see Christ’s glory. The great purpose …
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Welcome to Open the Bible with Pastor Colin Smith. In today's message, titled "The Love of God," Pastor Colin invites us to explore the infinite and inexhaustible love of God that Christian believers have only begun to taste. Through engaging with the Scriptures, especially Romans 5, we uncover how to receive more of God's immeasurable love. Pastor…
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In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. 2 Corinthians 4:4 Every weekend in church, there are people who come to worship. They sing hymns, appreciate the music, stand for the Bible reading, and listen to the sermon.…
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Welcome to this episode of Open the Bible with Pastor Colin Smith. Today, we delve into the profound subject of the love of God. Colin highlights that the love given to human beings far surpasses that given to insects, birds, or animals, reflecting the unique capacity of human beings. He explores this deep love and its eternal nature, emphasising t…
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Hello and welcome back to another episode release of our podcast my friends!!! I’m so glad you are here as we begin our studies in the book of Leviticus together. And yes… I did say LEVITICUS. LOL! You may have heard me say in previous episodes of OOBT that the book of Leviticus is often referred to as the place where many one-year Bible reading pl…
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“The time is coming to gather all nations and tongues. And they shall come and shall see my glory.” Isaiah 66:18 In heaven, everything you discover, everything you accomplish, and everything you enjoy will give you fresh glimpses of the glory of God. After a million ages in heaven, you will only have grasped the beginning of Christ’s glory. That’s …
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Many might not immediately think of the fear of God as a friend to the soul. However, Colin illuminates how this fear is not contradictory to the love of God. In fact, they complement and reinforce each other beautifully, leading to a profound spiritual understanding and appreciation of God's nature. As we study Jeremiah chapter 32, Colin explains …
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I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here I am! Send me.” Isaiah 6:8 Worship and mission are bound up so tightly together that you cannot separate one from the other. When worship declines, mission follows. One sure sign of a church losing its way in worship is that it loses its interest i…
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Welcome to Open The Bible with Pastor Colin Smith! Today, we're diving into an essential and sometimes misunderstood topic: the fear of God. Many think that the God of the Old Testament is to be feared, while the God of the New Testament is to be loved. Pastor Colin challenges this notion by affirming that God is unchanging and that both fear and l…
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“For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” Luke 19:10 Jesus is the Son of Man who came to seek and save the lost. But how does He seek and save us? How God seeks people who ignore Him: This is why Jesus came into the world. God became man. The invisible God revealed Himself and made Himself known to us in Jesus Christ: “No one has ever…
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In today's episode, we dive into the heart of spiritual life: where it comes from, how it is nourished, and why it matters so deeply for our daily lives. Pastor Colin explores the profound truth that spiritual life originates from the Word of God and is sustained by it. Our discussion centres around Colossians 3 and the importance of letting the wo…
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Thanks for joining us today! We are so excited to serve you and your family online today and trust this experience will be a blessing to you! Please fill out a digital connection card if this is your first time joining us, or if you have any questions or comments. https://form.jotform.com/200855534580052If you'd like to give today you can do so her…
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Thus says the LORD: “As the new wine is found in the cluster, and they say, ‘Do not destroy it, for there is a blessing in it,’ so I will do for my servants’ sake, and not destroy them all.” Isaiah 65:8 You pick up a cluster of grapes. Some of the grapes have gone bad. But you don’t throw them all away because some grapes in the bunch are good. You…
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This people honours me with their lips, but their heart is far from me. Matthew 15:8 Religion is a mixed bag and much of it offends God, especially religion that is: Hypocritical (talking the talk but not walking the walk). Personalised (a projection of your own preferences and prejudices). Ritualistic (rites and disciplines that don’t change lives…
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A people who provoke me to my face continually… These are a smoke in my nostrils, a fire that burns all the day. Isaiah 65:3, 5 Here are several more forms of religion that Isaiah identifies as offensive to God. Dark religion: People “who sit in tombs, and spend the night in secret places” (65:4). This brand of religion takes a great interest in th…
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Today, we're diving deep into one of the core themes of our ministry: the authority of the Word of God. Pastor Colin explores how the Bible, both the Old and New Testaments, is central to our faith as it contains God speaking to us through His Son, Jesus Christ. We discuss how the Bible is not merely a book of information, but it is life, light, fo…
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A people who provoke me to my face continually… These are a smoke in my nostrils, a fire that burns all the day. Isaiah 65:3, 5 Clearly there is a kind of religion that God does not like. It is not pleasing to Him; it actually provokes Him! Isaiah identifies several forms of religion that are offensive to God. Hypocritical religion: “A rebellious p…
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Today, we continue our journey in 2 Corinthians chapter 5, exploring the message of "The Son of God." Pastor Colin shares how the Holy Spirit—referred to in various names such as the Spirit of God, the Spirit of Christ, and the Spirit of Truth—dwells within us and transforms our lives from the inside out. It's a powerful reminder that Christ in us …
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Thanks for joining us today! We are so excited to serve you and your family online today and trust this experience will be a blessing to you! Please fill out a digital connection card if this is your first time joining us, or if you have any questions or comments. https://form.jotform.com/200855534580052If you'd like to give today you can do so her…
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I spread out my hands all the day to a rebellious people, who walk in a way that is not good, following their own devices. Isaiah 65:2 The rebellious people described here in verse 2 are different from the people who did not ask for or seek God in verse 1. We know that because in the New Testament Paul quotes these verses and tells us that they ref…
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In today's broadcast, Pastor Colin delves deep into the topic of caring for our souls, introducing us to the concept of 'Four Friends for the Soul.' Inspired by the works of Andrew Gray, a remarkable preacher who left a great legacy at a young age, we explore these four vital companions for a Christian journey: the Son of God, the Word of God, the …
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I was ready to be sought by those who did not ask for me; I was ready to be found by those who did not seek me. I said, “Here I am, here I am,” to a nation that was not called by my name. Isaiah 65:1 What do you think God would have to say to people who don’t ask for Him and don’t seek after Him? You might expect Him to say: “There are many people …
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In this episode, Pastor Colin delves into the importance of guarding your heart, as we explore the wisdom found in Proverbs 4:23, "Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life." We'll discover practical steps on how to watch, investigate, confess, commit, and trust in the quest to maintain a healthy spiritual heart. From…
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I was ready to be sought by those who did not ask for me; I was ready to be found by those who did not seek me. I said, “Here I am, here I am,” to a nation that was not called by my name. Isaiah 65:1 Notice who Isaiah is describing here—people who do not ask for or seek God. We might call these secular people today. In Isaiah’s time, this group of …
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Welcome to another episode of "Open The Bible" with Pastor Colin Smith, hosted by David Pick. Today's discussion centres around a crucial teaching from the Book of Proverbs on the importance of guarding your heart. But what does that mean? Why is it so important? And most significantly, how do we actually go about doing what God calls us to do? Dra…
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Thanks for joining us today! We are so excited to serve you and your family online today and trust this experience will be a blessing to you! Please fill out a digital connection card if this is your first time joining us, or if you have any questions or comments. https://form.jotform.com/200855534580052If you'd like to give today you can do so her…
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Oh that you would rend the heavens and come down… Isaiah 64:1 Here is prayer that you could pray: O, that You would rend the heavens and come down. Come down and make Your name known. Even among your own people many have such a vague grasp of Your glory. To many You seem distant. Let us see with fresh clarity, who You really are. By Your Holy Spiri…
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O LORD, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand. Isaiah 64:8 Why would God listen to an unclean, unrighteous, dried out, and unstable person? Isaiah gives us two reasons here in Isaiah 64: First, plead the relationship you have with God (your Father): Notice Isaiah appeals to the covenant relati…
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