Alan L. Schafer

The Open Word

Religion EN ↓ 388 episodes

A series of podcasts on Bible topics including book studies, surveys, theology, and special series.

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Alan L. Schafer

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Religion

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Latest episode

Oct 19, 2026

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Episodes

The Life of Christ - Session 07-B - The Olivet Discourse 27.10.2021

We take an in-depth look at the Olivet Discourse as found in Matthew 24-25.

The Life of Christ - Session 06-A - Conflict with the Pharisees 18.10.2021

We take our first look at Christ's conflict with the Pharisees as found in Matthew 12.

The Life of Christ - Session 06-B - Parables of Christ 18.10.2021

We take a look at Matthew 13 at some of the Parables of Christ.

The Life of Christ - Session 05-A - The Perean Ministry 14.10.2021

We complete our look at the Perean Ministry of Christ as found in the Gospel of Luke.

The Life of Christ - Session 05-B - The Sermon on the Mount 14.10.2021

We take an extended look at the Sermon on the Mount as found in Matthew 5-7.

The Life of Christ - Session 04-A - The Perean Ministry 05.10.2021

We begin a look at Christ's Perean Ministry - his ministry in the area east of the Jordan River.  This comprises a large section of the Gospel of Luke which has many unique parables found only in this Gospel.  

The Life of Christ - Session 04-B - The Perean Ministry 05.10.2021

We continue our study in the Perean Ministry of Christ.

The Life of Christ - Session 03-A - The Galilean Ministry 29.09.2021

We being a look at the Galilean Ministry of Christ.  Christ spent most of his time in the area of Galilee to avoid conflict with the Pharisees and Religious Leaders in Judea.

The Life of Christ - Session 03-B - The Galilean Ministry 29.09.2021

We complete our discussion of the Galilean Ministry of Christ.

The Life of Christ - Session 02-A - Birth to Temptation 20.09.2021

We look at the Birth, Infancy, Childhood, Baptism, and Temptation of Christ.  In this session we look at his birth to childhood.

The Life of Christ - Session 02-B - Birth to Baptism 20.09.2021

We complete our study of the Birth, Infancy, Childhood, Baptism, and Temptation of Christ in this session by focusing on the Baptism and Temptation.

The Life of Christ - Session 01-A - Background of the New Testament 14.09.2021

We begin our study of the Life of Christ by looking at the historical, geographical, and cultural background of the New Testament times.

The Life of Christ - Session 01-B - Background of the New Testament 14.09.2021

We complete our discussion of the historical, geographical, and cultural background of the New Testament.

The Gospel of John - Session 14 - John 20-21 07.09.2021

Welcome to our fourteenth and final session in the Gospel of John.  In this podcast we cover John 20-21 focusing in on the resurrection and post-resurrection appearances of Christ.  

The Gospel of John - Session 13-A - John 18-19 31.08.2021

We come to John chapters 18 and 19 which cover the arrest, trial, and crucifixion of Christ.  John has some of the most detailed information as apparently he and his family were known to the High Priest.

The Gospel of John - Session 13-B - John 18-19 31.08.2021

We complete our discussion of John 18 and 19 which cover the arrest, trial, and crucifixion of Christ.

The Gospel of John - Session 12-B - John 16-17 25.08.2021

We complete our study of John 16-17 by examining Christ's High Priestly Prayer as found in John 17.

The Gospel of John - Session 12-A - John 16-17 25.08.2021

We are fast approaching the end of our study on the Gospel of John.  In this session we look at two chapters, John 16 and 17.  In John 16 Christ is preparing the disciples for his upcoming crucifixion and his sending of the Holy Spirit, and in John 17 we have Christ's Hight Priestly Prayer.

The Gospel ofJohn - Session 11-A - John 15 17.08.2021

We begin our study of John 15 in which Christ gives us the illustration of the Vine and Branches.  He also prepares the disciples for what lies ahead with his impending crucifixion as well as giving them the promise of the Holy Spirit.

The Gospel of John - Session 11-B - John 15 17.08.2021

We finish our look at John 15 in which Christ presents himself as the Vine as well as encouraging and comforting the disciples on what lies ahead as he heads to the cross.

The Gospel of John - Session 10-A - John 13:33-14:31 16.08.2021

We pick up the account of Christ's Upper Room Discourse with the disciples after Judas has left to betray Christ.  We cover some of the most well known sayings of Christ as he prepares the disciples for his impending crucifixion and the sending of the Comforter after he is gone.

The Gospel of John - Session 10-B - John 13:33-14:31 16.08.2021

We continue our second session on Christ's Upper Room Discourse with the disciples after Judas has left to betray Christ.

The Gospel of John - Session 9-A - John 13:1-32 10.08.2021

We come now to the Upper Room Discourse in the Gospel of John.  In this session we look at the first part of John 13 in which we find Christ washing the feet of the disciples followed by a discussion of who is the greatest in the kingdom - then the departure of Judas from the group who then goes to the religious leaders to arrange the betrayal of Christ.

The Gospel of John - Session 9-B - John 13:1-32 10.08.2021

We complete our study of the first part of John 13 with a look at Christ washing the feet of the disciples followed by a discussion of who is the greatest in the kingdom - then the departure of Judas from the group who then goes to the religious leaders to arrange the betrayal of Christ.

The Gospel of John - Session 8-A - John 12 05.08.2021

We come to the last week of Christ's earthly ministry in John Chapter 12.  We start out by looking at Christ's anointing in Bethany followed by his Triumphal Entry and last words in the Temple as recorded in John.

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