Law | Episode 7

Host: Open the Bible Guests: Ryan Parker and Conner Carrera

Don't ever let your fear of legalism rob you of the joy of having time every day with God...Summary

Welcome back to another week on our "HIKE Through the Bible!" Today, Pastor Colin dives into a topic that you've likely heard of before—the Ten Commandments. You may be surprised to learn that the Ten Commandments aren't just an arbitrary set of rules, but that they actually give us a glimpse of God's glory.

Tune in and discover how God's commands are expressions of His love, promises for all who believe, and they ultimately lead us to Christ.

Let's get started by opening our Bibles to Exodus 20...

Episode Chapters

1. 00:00 - Introduction
2. 01:00 - Reading from Chapter 7
3. 12:33 - Chapter Discussion
4. 21:47 - Questions for Pastor Colin
5. 35:36 - Key Takeaways
6. 38:21 - Tune in Next Week!

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Open the Bible is the teaching ministry of Pastor Colin Smith. We exist to open the Bible with people, help them open the Bible for themselves, and equip them to open the Bible with others so everyone everywhere can experience the transformative power of God’s Word.

Blood | Episode 6

Host: Open the Bible Guests: Missy Delp and Ashleigh Hildebrandt

When people say that they don't believe in a God who will judge, or that they can't believe in a God who saves people only through Jesus, what they're really saying is that they don't like the God of the Bible, and have chosen to invent another God more to their liking...Summary

Welcome to week 5 of "HIKE Through the Bible!" Today, we are diving into Genesis 12 and 22.

Join us as we take another step in our "HIKE Through the Bible!" Today, Pastor Colin dives into Exodus 12—a turning point in God's story of salvation. Dive in and discover the name by which God wants to be known, what the plagues were meant to accomplish, and how the Passover ultimately points us to Jesus.

Get started today by opening your Bible to Exodus 12...

Episode Chapters

1. 00:00 - Introduction
2. 01:13 - Reading from Chapter 6
3. 15:58 - Chapter Discussion
4. 30:00 - Questions for Pastor Colin
5. 44:28 - Key Takeaways
6. 47:09 - Tune in Next Week!

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Open the Bible is the teaching ministry of Pastor Colin Smith. We exist to open the Bible with people, help them open the Bible for themselves, and equip them to open the Bible with others so everyone everywhere can experience the transformative power of God’s Word.

Promise | Episode 5

Host: Open the Bible Guests: Val Battisti and Miles Veth

What you have here is a father who is willing to give up his son, and a son who is willing to give himself—and they are of one mind in what they are doing, in order to bring blessing to the world...Summary

Welcome to week 5 of "HIKE Through the Bible!" Today, we are diving into Genesis 12 and 22.

In this episode, you'll discover why God's promise for Abraham is a promise for us, take a look at the harrowing story of Abraham and Isaac, and see how God's plan to bless the world is fulfilled in Jesus Christ.

Join Pastor Colin and two new guests as they open the Word of God together, discuss these topics, and answer the question, "Does God still test us like He tested Abraham?"

Let's get started today by turning to Genesis 12......

Episode Chapters

1. 00:00 - Introduction
2. 01:12 - Reading from Chapter 5
3. 14:30 - Chapter Discussion
4. 28:14 - Questions for Pastor Colin
5. 38:20 - Key Takeaways
6. 41:28 - Tune in Next Week!

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Open the Bible is the teaching ministry of Pastor Colin Smith. We exist to open the Bible with people, help them open the Bible for themselves, and equip them to open the Bible with others so everyone everywhere can experience the transformative power of God’s Word.

Judgement | Episode 4

Host: Open the Bible Guests: Holly Schambach and Margo Bott

The devil tells you that experience will broaden your horizons, but the reality is that sin will set up terrible battles in your soul...Summary

Today, we are continuing our "HIKE Through the Bible" with a look at Genesis 11.

Pastor Colin dives into the story of the tower of Babel and shows us how God cuts back sin in our world while also creating room for His grace.

Tune in, and you'll learn about the origin of different languages, the seeds of conflict between nations, and how God is bringing people from all nations together through Jesus Christ.

Let's get started by opening Genesis 11...

Episode Chapters

1. 00:00 - Introduction
2. 01:05 - Reading from Chapter 4
3. 13:47 - Chapter Discussion
4. 26:20 - Questions for Pastor Colin
5. 35:37 - Key Takeaways
6. 38:22 - Tune in Next Week!

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Open the Bible is the teaching ministry of Pastor Colin Smith. We exist to open the Bible with people, help them open the Bible for themselves, and equip them to open the Bible with others so everyone everywhere can experience the transformative power of God’s Word.

Salvation | Episode 3

Host: Open the Bible Guests: Sam Wenner and Isaiah Smith

The warnings of judgment in the Bible are not the angry outbursts of a vindictive God...Summary

Welcome to week 3 of our "HIKE Through the Bible!" 🥾 Today, Pastor Colin dives into a story you may already know well—the story of Noah, the ark, and the flood.

The story of Noah is well-known, but did you know that this judgment is not merely a picture of God's wrath but also His immense kindness and grace?

Plus, you'll hear how God has provided a way for us to be saved from the final judgment, through a new ark—Jesus Christ.

Open your Bible to Genesis 6 and join us as we continue this journey...

Episode Chapters

1. 00:00 - Introduction
2. 01:00 - Reading from Chapter 3
3. 13:00 - Chapter Discussion
4. 27:55 - Questions for Pastor Colin
5. 38:44 - Key Takeaways
6. 44:33 - Tune in Next Week!

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Open the Bible is the teaching ministry of Pastor Colin Smith. We exist to open the Bible with people, help them open the Bible for themselves, and equip them to open the Bible with others so everyone everywhere can experience the transformative power of God’s Word.

Curse | Episode 2

Host: Open the Bible Guests: Alex Kocis and Paul Komis

Hope began on the day that Adam and Eve sinned, and it began with a curse...Summary

Today marks week 2 of our journey through the Bible story, and we are only just getting started! Almost everyone knows the story of how sin entered our world—the first man and woman lived a blessed life in the presence of God in the Garden of Eden, until Satan tempted them into sin, and paradise was lost. But the story doesn't end there.

Join Pastor Colin and his guests, Alex Kocis and Paul Komis, as they open a new chapter in the Bible story.

Open your Bible to Genesis 3 and discover how our hope began with a curse …

Episode Chapters

1. 00:00 - Reading from Chapter 1
2. 13:58 - Chapter discussion
3. 31:08 - Questions for Pastor Colin
4. 39:55 - Key takeaways
5. 45:21 - Tune in next week!

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Next Time on HIKE Through the Bible

In the next episode we’ll see how sin entered the world, why life is not what we want it to be, and how God brings hope through a curse—and through a promise.

#hikethroughthebible #imageofGod #Bibleinayear

Open the Bible is the teaching ministry of Pastor Colin Smith. We exist to open the Bible with people, help them open the Bible for themselves, and equip them to open the Bible with others so everyone everywhere can experience the transformative power of God’s Word.

Life | Episode 1

Host: Open the Bible Guests: Gina O’Brien and Kostas Trigkas

If you can grasp these twin truths—that you are made in God’s image, and that you are dependent on Him—you will discover a great dignity and profound humility…Summary

Welcome to “HIKE Through the Bible,” a brand new podcast from Pastor Colin Smith! 🥾

A companion to Pastor Colin’s newest book of the same name, this podcast will guide you through the entire Bible story, in just 50 sessions! Every Monday, Pastor Colin will dive into a new chapter of the book and have an in-depth discussion with two friends.

Today, he is joined by Gina O’Brien and Pastor Kostas.

Open your Bible to Genesis 1-2 and discover what it means to be made in God’s image…

Episode Chapters

1. 00:00 - Introduction
2. 01:40 - Reading from Chapter 1
3. 16:44 - Chapter discussion
4. 33:18 - Key takeaways

Stay Connected

1. Purchase a copy of the book, “HIKE Through the Bible” 👉 Click Here
2. Catch up on previous episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel 👉 Click Here

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Next Time on HIKE Through the Bible

In the next episode we’ll see how sin entered the world, why life is not what we want it to be, and how God brings hope through a curse—and through a promise.

#hikethroughthebible #imageofGod #Bibleinayear

Open the Bible is the teaching ministry of Pastor Colin Smith. We exist to open the Bible with people, help them open the Bible for themselves, and equip them to open the Bible with others so everyone everywhere can experience the transformative power of God’s Word.

Ever felt lost in the Bible—or wished you could see the whole story with fresh clarity?

Hike Through the Bible is a new weekly Bible podcast launching January 5th, releasing every week throughout the year to take you on a journey through the Bible in a year. It’s a companion to Pastor Colin Smith’s book Hike Through the Bible, designed to help you understand the big-picture Bible story from beginning to end—by listening or watching rather than reading.

In each episode, Pastor Colin reads a chapter from Hike Through the Bible and then discusses it with friends, helping you understand Scripture, grow in your faith, and come to love Jesus more.

Follow now and join the journey when the first episode releases January 5th. If you know someone who feels stuck or spiritually hungry, invite them to hike with you.

Links & Resources

• Hike Through the Bible (book) — Pastor Colin Smith available in the United States here and the United Kingdom here.
• Podcast: Hike Through the Bible - https://hike-though-the-bible.captivate.fm/listen
• Pastor Colin Smith - https://openthebible.org/profile/colin-smith/