Alan L. Schafer

The Open Word

Religion EN ↓ 380 episodes

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

Author

Alan L. Schafer

Category

Religion

Podcast website

alanschafer.podbean.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

The Pastoral Epistles - Session 04 - 1 Timothy 3:1-13 Part 2 24.01.2022

We complete our discussion of 1 Timothy 3:1-13 on the offices of the Elder and Deacon.

The Pastoral Epistles - Session 03 - 1 Timothy 3:1-13 Part 1 16.01.2022

We begin our look at the qualifications for Elders as found in 1 Timothy 3.

The Pastoral Epistles - Session 02 - 1 Timothy 1-2 Part 2 11.01.2022

We complete our study of 1 Timothy 1-2 with a focus on the commands Paul is telling Timothy to give to the men and women in the Church at Ephesus.

The Pastoral Epistles - Session 01 - 1 Timothy 1-2 Part 1 07.01.2022

We begin a new series in the Pastoral Epistles.  This week we take a look at 1 Timothy 1-2 in the first of a two-part series on these two early chapters in 1 Timothy.

1&2 Thessalonians - Session 10 - 2 Thessalonians 3 04.01.2022

We complete our study of the Thessalonian Letters by looking at 2 Thessalonians 3 where Paul gives instructions for dealing with the problem people in any church.

1&2 Thessalonians - Session 09 - 2 Thessalonians 2 28.12.2021

In this session we examine 2 Thessalonians 2 in which Paul discusses the coming man of sin and the nature and characteristic of the time of God' judgment after the removal of the Church.

1&2 Thessalonians - Session 08 - 2 Thessalonians 1 24.12.2021

We look at the second letter of Paul to the Thessalonian believers by getting an overview of 2 Thessalonians and tackling the first chapter.

1&2 Thessalonians - Session 07 - 1 Thessalonians 5 16.12.2021

We complete our study of 1 Thessalonians by looking at 1 Thessalonians 5 on the Day of the Lord as well as some final instructions to the church.

1&2 Thessalonians - Session 06 - The Rapture 08.12.2021

We expand our discussion of the Rapture as found in 1 Thessalonians 4 to include other New Testament passages that refer to this event.

1 & 2 Thessalonians - Session 05 - 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 30.11.2021

We continue our look at the book of 1 Thessalonians by focusing in on 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 - one of the great passages teaching us about the rapture of the Church prior to the Great Tribulation.

1&2 Thessalonians - Session 04 - 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 24.11.2021

We continue our study in 1 Thessalonians by looking at Paul's instructions to the Thessalonians believers on the need to live a godly life in their society.

1 & 2 Thessalonians - Session 03 - 1 Thessalonians 3 19.11.2021

We continue our study by looking at 1 Thessalonians 3 in which Paul rejoices when he hears how well the new Thessalonian church is doing.

1 and 2 Thessalonians - Session 02 - 1 Thessalonians 2 12.11.2021

We continue our study in 1 Thessalonians Chapter 2 in which Paul reminds the Thessalonians believers of his conduct and character when he first met and ministered to them.

1 and 2 Thessalonians - Session 01 - 1 Thessalonians 1 09.11.2021

We being a ten-week study of 1 and 2 Thessalonians.  In this section we introduce the Thessalonian letters and cover 1 Thessalonians 1.

The Life of Christ - Session 08-A - Arrest, Crucifixion, Resurrection 03.11.2021

We end our study of the Life of Christ by looking at the arrest, crucifixion, and resurrection of our Lord.

The Life of Christ - Session 08-B - Arrest, Crucifixion, Resurrection 03.11.2021

We complete our study of the Life of Christ by looking at the Arrest, Crucifixion, and Resurrection of our Lord.

The Life of Christ - Session 07-A - Conflict With The Pharisees 27.10.2021

We look at Christ's continuing conflict with the Pharisees as found in Matthew 22-23.

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.

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