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Temple | Episode 15Host: Open the Bible Guests: Jack Aiello and Missy Delp Just as God's glorious presence came down to Solomon's temple when it was dedicated, so God's presence fills the lives of those who are dedicated to Him... SummaryWelcome back to another week of "HIKE Through the Bible!" Join Pastor Colin and two guests today as they dive into 1 Kings 8. The time for God's people to build the temple had come, and the privilege of building it fell to King Solomon. In this episode, you'll discover how God can use pain in our lives to advance His purpose, look at the gift of the Holy Spirit, and see how men and women can actually live in the presence of God. To get started, turn and read 1 Kings 8... Episode Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:09 - Reading from Chapter 1513:30 - Chapter Discussion28:20 - Questions for Pastor Colin39:30 - Key Takeaways41:07 - Tune in Next Week! Stay ConnectedPurchase a copy of the book, “HIKE Through the Bible” 👉 Click HereCatch up on previous episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel 👉 Click Here Follow us on Social 📲InstagramFacebook #hikethroughthebible #temple #solomon Open the Bible is the teaching ministry of Pastor Colin Smith. We are building a movement of people who love to open the Bible themselves and who are equipped to open the Bible with others.

Prophet | Episode 14Host: Open the Bible Guests: Ryan Coburn and Ashleigh Hildebrandt When someone else's sin makes you angry, ask God to show you where you might be guilty of the same thing. What makes you most angry about others may be hiding in your own heart... SummaryJoin us on the next step in our "HIKE Through the Bible!" Today, Pastor Colin and two guests dive into 2 Samuel 12 and the story of King David, Bathsheba, and the prophet Nathan. Even King David, a man who loved the Lord, slipped into a series of poor decisions that were offensive to God. Tune in this week and discover how the prophets, like Nathan, received the Word of God, how to respond when God's Word makes you uncomfortable, and how God speaks to us today. Get started by opening your Bible to 2 Samuel 12... Episode Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:07 - Reading from Chapter 1412:44 - Chapter Discussion29:43 - Questions for Pastor Colin40:48 - Key Takeaways42:50 - Tune in Next Week! Stay ConnectedPurchase a copy of the book, “HIKE Through the Bible” 👉 Click HereCatch up on previous episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel 👉 Click Here Follow us on Social 📲InstagramFacebook #hikethroughthebible #prophet #davidandbathsheba Open the Bible is the teaching ministry of Pastor Colin Smith. We are building a movement of people who love to open the Bible themselves and who are equipped to open the Bible with others.

Throne | Episode 13Host: Open the Bible Guests: Bekah Kruger and Kevin Halloran Have you ever been in a situation where you wanted to do something good, and God closed the door? When God closes the door, you will face the ultimate test of humility... SummaryWelcome back to another week of the "HIKE Through the Bible" podcast! Join Pastor Colin and two new guests as they discuss 2 Samuel 7. Under David's leadership, God's people captured Jerusalem, and the nation was united! David was a godly man with a good heart, but even he faced disappointment. Tune in today to discover why Christianity is ultimately about what God does for us, not what we do for Him, how to deal with disappointment, and what it means for Jesus to be the Son of God. Get started by opening your Bible to 2 Samuel 7... Episode Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:08 - Reading from Chapter 1313:16 - Chapter Discussion28:30 - Questions for Pastor Colin40:08 - Key Takeaways43:20 - Tune in Next Week! Stay ConnectedPurchase a copy of the book, “HIKE Through the Bible” 👉 Click HereCatch up on previous episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel 👉 Click Here Follow us on Social 📲InstagramFacebook #hikethroughthebible #throne #kingdavid Open the Bible is the teaching ministry of Pastor Colin Smith. We are building a movement of people who love to open the Bible themselves and who are equipped to open the Bible with others.

King | Episode 12Host: Open the Bible Guests: Sarah Fincher and Tim Coffaro The good news is that God can redeem bad decisions. There is no sin that puts you beyond the grace of God and no decision that puts you beyond the help of God... SummaryJoin us as we take another step in our "HIKE Through the Bible!" This week, Pastor Colin sits down with two new guests to discuss 1 Samuel 8. At the time of the Judges, God's people were discontent. Despite God being their Almighty King, the Israelites wanted a human king to lead them so they could be like other nations. This choice to appoint a human king was a bad decision, as we will see. If you've ever wondered what God looks for in leaders, how God can work through our bad decisions, or how we can be more effective when serving the Lord, this episode is for you! To get started, open your Bible to 1 Samuel 8... Episode Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:08 - Reading from Chapter 1216:45 - Chapter Discussion31:50 - Questions for Pastor Colin43:52 - Key Takeaways46:59 - Tune in Next Week! Stay ConnectedPurchase a copy of the book, “HIKE Through the Bible” 👉 Click HereCatch up on previous episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel 👉 Click Here Follow us on Social 📲InstagramFacebook #hikethroughthebible #king #baddecisions Open the Bible is the teaching ministry of Pastor Colin Smith. We are building a movement of people who love to open the Bible themselves and who are equipped to open the Bible with others.

Deliverer | Episode 11Host: Open the Bible Guests: Margo Bott and Kathy Stoltzfus It only took one generation for the knowledge of God to be lost. But what can be lost in one generation can be restored in another... SummaryWelcome back to another episode of "HIKE Through the Bible!" Join Pastor Colin and two guests as they step into the book of Judges. When the Israelites conquered the land of Canaan, the future for God's people seemed promising, but just one generation after the land was conquered, the people "did not know the LORD or the work he had done for Israel" (Judges 2:10). Tune in and you will discover how God's people became trapped in cycles of repeated failure, how God can work through ungodly people, and how God hears and answers prayer. Get started by opening your Bible to Judges 2... Episode Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:09 - Reading from Chapter 1110:55 - Chapter Discussion27:36 - Questions for Pastor Colin36:24 - Key Takeaways39:42 - Tune in Next Week! Stay ConnectedPurchase a copy of the book, “HIKE Through the Bible” 👉 Click HereCatch up on previous episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel 👉 Click Here Follow us on Social 📲InstagramFacebook #hikethroughthebible #deliverer #judges Open the Bible is the teaching ministry of Pastor Colin Smith. We are building a movement of people who love to open the Bible themselves and who are equipped to open the Bible with others.

Courage | Episode 10Host: Open the Bible Guests: Delmus McRory and James Park The more God blesses you, the harder it is to live a courageous life...SummaryToday, we are taking another step in our "HIKE Through the Bible" by stepping into the book of Numbers. God led His people through the wilderness and provided for them by sending food each morning, but when they came close to the land God had promised, they were gripped with fear. Tune in and learn how an entire generation can miss out on the blessing of God, how the courage of a few can bring blessing to many, and why parents should never put their children first. Let's begin by opening our Bibles to Numbers 13... Episode Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:02 - Reading from Chapter 1014:18 - Chapter Discussion32:10 - Questions for Pastor Colin42:20 - Key Takeaways44:55 - Tune in Next Week! Stay ConnectedPurchase a copy of the book, “HIKE Through the Bible” 👉 Click HereCatch up on previous episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel 👉 Click Here Follow us on Social 📲InstagramFacebook #hikethroughthebible #courage #blessing Open the Bible is the teaching ministry of Pastor Colin Smith. We are building a movement of people who love to open the Bible themselves and who are equipped to open the Bible with others.

Priest | Episode 9Host: Open the Bible Guests: Rachel Distler and Laura Eder God often teaches us through pictures. What happened on the Day of Atonement was like a great drama in five acts, each pointing forward to Jesus Christ and helping us to understand the significance of His death on the cross...SummaryWelcome back to "HIKE Through the Bible!" Today, Pastor Colin sits down with two new guests to discuss what he calls "the clearest picture in the whole Bible of what God does for us in Jesus Christ." Tune in and learn about the Day of Atonement; how God made atonement possible for the Israelites, and how Jesus Christ is our High Priest who has made atonement for us. Get started today by opening your Bible to Leviticus 16... Episode Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:45 - Reading from Chapter 915:26 - Chapter Discussion28:55 - Questions for Pastor Colin37:26 - Key Takeaways39:22 - Tune in Next Week! Stay ConnectedPurchase a copy of the book, “HIKE Through the Bible” 👉 Click HereCatch up on previous episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel 👉 Click Here Follow us on Social 📲InstagramFacebook #hikethroughthebible #dayofatonement #priest Open the Bible is the teaching ministry of Pastor Colin Smith. We are building a movement of people who love to open the Bible themselves and who are equipped to open the Bible with others.

Atonement | Episode 8Host: Open the Bible Guests: Jack Aiello and Michael Camber Wherever there is an offense, we face the question of atonement: What will it take to put things right?SummaryIn this next step of our "HIKE Through the Bible," Pastor Colin sits down with two new guests to explore Exodus 32 and one of the most infamous moments in Israel's history. Not long after being delivered from Egypt, the Israelites found themselves turning away from God to worship a golden calf. But this story isn't just about them—it's about us. Our sin calls for atonement, and ultimately this points us to Jesus—the only One worthy to put things right. Get started today by turning to Exodus 32... Episode Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:53 - Reading from Chapter 815:30 - Chapter Discussion25:30 - Questions for Pastor Colin36:10 - Key Takeaways38:23 - Tune in Next Week! Stay ConnectedPurchase a copy of the book, “HIKE Through the Bible” 👉 Click HereCatch up on previous episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel 👉 Click Here Follow us on Social 📲InstagramFacebook #hikethroughthebible #atonement #goldencalf Open the Bible is the teaching ministry of Pastor Colin Smith. We are building a movement of people who love to open the Bible themselves and who are equipped to open the Bible with others.

Law | Episode 7Host: 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...SummaryWelcome 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 Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:00 - Reading from Chapter 712:33 - Chapter Discussion21:47 - Questions for Pastor Colin35:36 - Key Takeaways38:21 - Tune in Next Week! Stay ConnectedPurchase a copy of the book, “HIKE Through the Bible” 👉 Click HereCatch up on previous episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel 👉 Click Here Follow us on Social 📲InstagramFacebook #hikethroughthebible #tencommandments #law Open the Bible is the teaching ministry of Pastor Colin Smith. We are building a movement of people who love to open the Bible themselves and who are equipped to open the Bible with others.

Blood | Episode 6Host: 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...SummaryWelcome 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 Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:13 - Reading from Chapter 615:58 - Chapter Discussion30:00 - Questions for Pastor Colin44:28 - Key Takeaways47:09 - Tune in Next Week! Stay ConnectedPurchase a copy of the book, “HIKE Through the Bible” 👉 Click HereCatch up on previous episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel 👉 Click Here Follow us on Social 📲InstagramFacebook #hikethroughthebible #passover #exodus Open the Bible is the teaching ministry of Pastor Colin Smith. We are building a movement of people who love to open the Bible themselves and who are equipped to open the Bible with others.

Promise | Episode 5Host: 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...SummaryWelcome 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 Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:12 - Reading from Chapter 514:30 - Chapter Discussion28:14 - Questions for Pastor Colin38:20 - Key Takeaways41:28 - Tune in Next Week! Stay ConnectedPurchase a copy of the book, “HIKE Through the Bible” 👉 Click HereCatch up on previous episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel 👉 Click Here Follow us on Social 📲InstagramFacebook #hikethroughthebible #abrahamandisaac #promise Open the Bible is the teaching ministry of Pastor Colin Smith. We are building a movement of people who love to open the Bible themselves and who are equipped to open the Bible with others.

Judgement | Episode 4Host: 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...SummaryToday, 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 Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:05 - Reading from Chapter 413:47 - Chapter Discussion26:20 - Questions for Pastor Colin35:37 - Key Takeaways38:22 - Tune in Next Week! Stay ConnectedPurchase a copy of the book, “HIKE Through the Bible” 👉 Click HereCatch up on previous episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel 👉 Click Here Follow us on Social 📲InstagramFacebook #hikethroughthebible #towerofbabel #judgment Open the Bible is the teaching ministry of Pastor Colin Smith. We are building a movement of people who love to open the Bible themselves and who are equipped to open the Bible with others.

Salvation | Episode 3Host: 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...SummaryWelcome 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 Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:00 - Reading from Chapter 313:00 - Chapter Discussion27:55 - Questions for Pastor Colin38:44 - Key Takeaways44:33 - Tune in Next Week! Stay ConnectedPurchase a copy of the book, “HIKE Through the Bible” 👉 Click HereCatch up on previous episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel 👉 Click Here Follow us on Social 📲InstagramFacebook #hikethroughthebible #noahsark #salvation Open the Bible is the teaching ministry of Pastor Colin Smith. We are building a movement of people who love to open the Bible themselves and who are equipped to open the Bible with others.

Curse | Episode 2Host: 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...SummaryToday 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 Chapters00:00 - Reading from Chapter 113:58 - Chapter discussion31:08 - Questions for Pastor Colin39:55 - Key takeaways45:21 - Tune in next week! Stay ConnectedPurchase a copy of the book, “HIKE Through the Bible” 👉 Click HereCatch up on previous episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel 👉 Click Here Follow us on Social 📲InstagramFacebook Next Time on HIKE Through the BibleIn 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 are building a movement of people who love to open the Bible themselves and who are equipped to open the Bible with others.

Life | Episode 1Host: 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…SummaryWelcome 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 Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:40 - Reading from Chapter 116:44 - Chapter discussion33:18 - Key takeaways Stay ConnectedPurchase a copy of the book, “HIKE Through the Bible” 👉 Click HereCatch up on previous episodes of the podcast on our YouTube channel 👉 Click Here Follow us on Social 📲InstagramFacebook Next Time on HIKE Through the BibleIn 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 are building a movement of people who love to open the Bible themselves and who are equipped to open the Bible with others.