The Tsur Institute Podcast

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Welcome to the Tsur Institute Podcast!We are a small Biblical research institute committed to responsible biblical research, Both New and Old Testament. As Israelis, we believe we can provide a unique insight to understand the Bible in its context. In this podcast, Yohanan, Dan, and guests explore different biblical topics and books. They read, explain, and apply the text in a way that faith tp the original intention of the author, in the hope of benefiting the body of Christ worldwide. Happy listening!

  1. 6D AGO

    The Arm and the Servant (Part 5): Eyes that See and Ears that Hear

    In this series finale, Dan and Yohanan investigate the motif of spiritual sensory perception in Isaiah. They contrast the grim command in Isaiah 6 to "shut their eyes" with the beautiful promise in chapters 29 and 42 that the blind will see and the deaf will hear. The conversation brings the entire series full circle, showing how the Servant of the Lord, the very Arm of God, acts as a light to the nations to open blind eyes and release prisoners from darkness.

    13 min

  2. MAR 13

    The Arm and the Servant (Part 4): The Suffering Servant as the Arm of God

    In this episode, Dan and Yohanan reveal the profound "surprise" of the Book of Isaiah: the convergence of the divine Arm of the Lord and the human Servant of the Lord. This convergence happens in the famous passage of the "Suffering Servant" (Isaiah 52:13-53:12), where the prophet asks, "To whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?" and answers by describing a man of sorrows. The episode explores how God’s greatest act of power and salvation is achieved not through a display of strength, but through the sacrificial suffering of His righteous Servant.

    12 min

  3. MAR 12

    The Arm and the Servant (Part 3): The Awakening Arm of Salvation

    In this episode, Dan and Yohanan shift their focus to the "Arm of the Lord" across Isaiah chapters 40-52. They explore the powerful imagery of God "uncovering His arm" to bring comfort and restoration to His people. From the tender picture of a shepherd gathering lambs to the soaring prayer for God to "awake" as He did during the Exodus, this discussion highlights how the Arm of the Lord acts as the personification of divine power and the promise of a new, glorious exit from captivity.

    11 min

  4. MAR 11

    The Arm and the Servant (Part 2): Israel and the Messianic Figure in Isaiah

    Dan and Yohanan dive into the complex identity of the "Servant of the Lord" within Isaiah chapters 40-49. They examine how the Servant is explicitly identified as Israel, yet also appears as a distinct, righteous figure tasked with the nation's restoration. By connecting Isaiah 42 and 49 to the "Root of Jesse", they explore a Servant who brings justice to the nations and salvation to the ends of the earth.

    12 min

  5. MAR 10

    The Arm and the Servant (Part 1): Foundational Motifs from Exodus to Isaiah

    Join Dan and Yohanan from the Tsur Institute of Biblical Research as they explore the converging motifs of the "Arm of the Lord" and the "Servant of the Lord". This episode traces these themes from the Exodus - identifying the "Arm" as God’s divine power and the "Servant" as his human vessels, like Moses. Discover how these foundational concepts set the stage for the profound prophetic imagery within the Book of Isaiah.

    11 min

  6. 07/16/2025

    Motifs in the Book of Samuel

    Welcome to another episode of the Tsur Institute Podcast! In this episode, Dan and Yohanan discuss the Biblical motifs in the Book of Samuel. A motif is a word or idea that recurs throughout a literary work and is used to convey a message. Often, tracing motifs reveals the author's intention that cannot be identified through a superficial reading. What are the motifs in the Book of Samuel? And how do the heights of King Saul and Goliath influence our understanding of 1 and 2 Samuel? The answers are all on this episode. Happy listening!

    14 min

  7. 06/24/2025

    Psalm 46 - God is our refuge and strength

    Welcome to another episode of the Tsur Institute podcast! In these turbulent days, with war raging in Israel everyone is searching for a stable anchor, a support to hold onto. Yohanan suggests that this very support, this refuge, is clearly seen in Psalm 46. God Himself is our refuge, better than any bomb shelter or safe room. How is this truth expressed? How does the psalmist emphasize this again and again? And what can one truly hold onto when everything is shaking? Happy listening! (This episode was recorded during 'Operation Rising Lion', the Israel-Iran war)

    36 min

  8. 06/23/2025

    Psalm 73 - Will the wicked triumph?

    Welcome to another episode of the Tsur Institute podcast! In this episode, Yohanan and Dan open Psalm 73 in search of comfort. They ask: Are the lives of the wicked truly better? What does it mean to be righteous? And why do the righteous ultimately come out on top? The answers they find in the psalm offer immense comfort, which also holds both encouragement and a challenge. Happy listening! (This episode was recorded after the murder of Yaron Lishansky by a terrorist in Washington D.C.)

    22 min
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Welcome to the Tsur Institute Podcast!We are a small Biblical research institute committed to responsible biblical research, Both New and Old Testament. As Israelis, we believe we can provide a unique insight to understand the Bible in its context. In this podcast, Yohanan, Dan, and guests explore different biblical topics and books. They read, explain, and apply the text in a way that faith tp the original intention of the author, in the hope of benefiting the body of Christ worldwide. Happy listening!

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  • Creator
    The Tsur Institute
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Tsur Institute Podcast
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