Open the Bible UK Daily

Open the Bible UK Daily

Author: Colin Smith Language: English Episodes: 100
Looking for a moment of calm and clarity in your day? Open the Bible UK Daily offers a brief, thoughtful pause with host Colin Smith. Each episode is a concise reflection designed to fit into the busiest schedule, providing a focused look at scripture and its relevance to everyday life. You'll hear insights drawn directly from the Bible, presented without pretense or lengthy commentary. The delivery by Sue McLeish brings a warm and engaging tone to these daily installments, making complex themes accessible and personal. This podcast is for anyone seeking a regular touchpoint for spiritual encouragement, whether you're well-versed in Christian teaching or simply curious. It’s a daily habit that prioritizes depth over duration, aiming to connect ancient wisdom with modern realities. Tune in for a straightforward exploration of faith that fits right into your morning routine, commute, or quiet moment. The consistent, short format makes it easy to return to day after day, building a rhythm of reflection. Listen to this podcast for a reliable source of perspective and peace, grounded in a traditional text but spoken into contemporary life.
Episodes
#8: Reduce God’s Salvation by Crediting Your Response [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:28
“I called out to the LORD, out of my distress, and he answered me; out of the belly of Sheol I cried, and you heard my voice.”Jonah 2:1Jonah is a wonderful model for us here. Notice, he gives God all the glory for his sa…
Did You Know That God Saves Desperate, Repentant People? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:46
“The waters closed in over me to take my life; the deep surrounded me; weeds were wrapped about my head. To the roots of the mountains I went down.”Jonah 2:5-6If salvation is something we do for ourselves with moral effo…
Did You Know That God Saves Guilty, Believing People? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:56
“I called out to the LORD, out of my distress, and he answered me; out of the belly of Sheol I cried, and you heard my voice.Jonah 2:2Maybe you have the idea that you need to clean up your life before God can save you. T…
#7: Restrain God’s Praise on Account of Your Pain [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:36
“Salvation belongs to the LORD!”Jonah 2:9If you want to emphasise something important, you could put it at the beginning, like in a headline; in the middle, like in a climax; or at the end, like in a conclusion.If you wa…
Parking at the Super Bowl [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:27
“Should not I pity Nineveh, that great city, in which there are more than 120,000 persons who do not know their right hand from their left?”Jonah 4:11Imagine that you are responsible for parking at the Super Bowl. Your j…
Three Ways to Grow in Compassion [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:27
“Should not I pity Nineveh, that great city, in which there are more than 120,000 persons who do not know their right hand from their left?”Jonah 4:4-11Here are three ways we can grow in compassion:1. Rejoice in God’s un…
#6: Receive God’s Mercy and Withhold It from Others [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:55
When God saw… how they turned from their evil way, Godrelented of the disaster that he had said he would do to them.Jonah 3:10Here we have a wonderful window into the heart of God. He relented and had compassion on the N…
See God's Love for You [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:17
Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted.Hebrews 12:3Think about the vine, the worm, and the wind in the life of our Lord Jesus.Jesus chose twel…
Two Signs That You May Be Living a Vine-Centred Life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:58
The LORD God appointed a plant… to save him from his discomfort… God appointed a worm that attacked the plant… God appointed a scorching east wind.Jonah 4:6-8It’s easy to see why God provided the vine for Jonah. God is g…
#5: Rejoice in God’s Gifts As If They Were Rights [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:51
Jonah went out of the city… and made a booth for himself there. He sat under it in the shade, till he should see what would become of the city.Jonah 4:5Put yourself in Jonah’s shoes. You are feeling miserable and resentf…