The Science & Faith Podcast

Dr. James Tour examines Isaiah 53:8 alongside the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ trial and crucifixion, emphasizing that Jesus repeatedly foretold his suffering, death, and resurrection, yet even his disciples failed to understand because of unbelief. He then traces the fulfillment of prophecy through the crucifixion, Jesus’ final words from the cross, and his death, concluding with an exhortation to trust God’s Word and unite it with faith. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:   http://youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platforms, we would greatly appreciate any support you […]

Jesus’ trial before Pilate is presented as the fulfillment of Isaiah 53, emphasizing Christ’s innocence, suffering, and willingness to endure judgment on behalf of others. Dr. Tour concludes with an urgent call to recognize God’s “day of visitation,” believe in Jesus, and respond to the gospel now rather than delaying salvation. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:   http://youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platforms, we would greatly appreciate any support you can give. Visit https://give.jesusandscience.org to learn more. God bless.

Jesus’ arrest and trials are presented as a fulfillment of Isaiah 53:7–8, emphasizing His willing silence, unjust treatment, and suffering for the sins of others. In this lesson, Dr. James Tour also draws a practical application from Jesus’ silence: believers do not need to defend themselves against every accusation or respond to every negative thing said about them. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:   http://youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platforms, we would greatly appreciate any support you can give. Visit https://give.jesusandscience.org to learn more. God bless.

In this episode, Dr. James Tour examines Isaiah 53:3–6 as a detailed prophecy of the Messiah’s rejection and sacrificial suffering, emphasizing that Jesus was despised, bore humanity’s sins, and fulfilled God’s plan of redemption through His death. He also previews Jesus’ unjust trials, contrasting the fairness required by Jewish law with the injustice He endured before His crucifixion. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:   http://youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platforms, we would greatly appreciate any support you can give. Visit https://give.jesusandscience.org to learn more. God bless.

In this study, Dr. James Tour examines why Jesus was rejected by many of His own people, emphasizing that persistent disobedience led to spiritual blindness and judicial hardening, while Isaiah 53 foretells both Israel’s rejection of the Messiah and its future national confession. He also highlights the contrast between the Messiah people expected—a political conqueror—and Jesus’ mission as the suffering servant who would die as a substitute for sin. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:   http://youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platforms, we would greatly appreciate any […]

Continuing his study of Isaiah chapter 53, Dr. James Tour prepares Christians to respond to common objections against the Bible by examining manuscript evidence, alleged New Testament–Old Testament discrepancies, and Isaiah 7, arguing that older sources such as the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Septuagint support key Christian claims. He then returns to Isaiah 53, emphasizing Jesus as the humble suffering servant whose ordinary appearance and faithful obedience reveal God’s plan of salvation. A discussion of Isaiah Chapter 7 Verse 14: https://jesusandscience.org/podcast/virgin-means-virgin-2/ Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:   http://youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in […]

Dr. James Tour sits down with astrophysicist Hugh Ross to talk about UFOs, UAPs, alien life, and why some unexplained encounters may point to something spiritual rather than extraterrestrial. They discuss the fine-tuning of Earth, the limits of interstellar travel, the connection between UAP encounters and occult practices, Mars colonization, dark matter, and why Ross believes materialism cannot explain everything we observe.

In this study, Dr. James Tour examines Isaiah 52:15 alongside Psalm 22, showing how Old Testament prophecies point to Jesus’ suffering, death, and future return in glory. He emphasizes that Jesus’ response to suffering—praising God, remembering Scripture, and trusting the Father’s faithfulness—serves as the model for believers while also defending the reliability of biblical manuscripts against common objections. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:   http://youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platforms, we would greatly appreciate any support you can give. Visit https://give.jesusandscience.org to learn more. God bless.

Dr. James Tour examines Isaiah 52:13–15 as a prophecy of Jesus Christ, arguing that the Old Testament consistently points to the Messiah’s suffering, death, resurrection, and exaltation. Dr. Tour emphasizes that Jesus Himself taught that the Scriptures testified about Him and that Isaiah’s vivid description of the suffering servant foretells both Christ’s crucifixion and ultimate glory. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:   http://youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platforms, we would greatly appreciate any support you can give. Visit https://give.jesusandscience.org to learn more. God bless.

In this study of Isaiah chapters 52 and 53, Dr. James Tour focuses on the prophetic theme of “Behold the Man,” highlighting how Isaiah’s writings point to the Messiah’s suffering, humility, and redemptive mission. He emphasizes recognizing Christ as God’s chosen servant and responding with faith, repentance, and worship. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:   http://youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platforms, we would greatly appreciate any support you can give. Visit https://give.jesusandscience.org to learn more. God bless.

Teaching from Isaiah 52, Dr. James Tour highlights God’s promise to redeem and restore Israel, but also emphasizes human responsibility—God calls His people to “awake,” rise up, shake off their chains, and actively respond to His deliverance. Dr. Tour draws a practical application for believers today: prayer is essential, but faith also requires action, repentance, service, and obedience. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:   http://youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platforms, we would greatly appreciate any support you can give.Visit https://give.jesusandscience.org to learn more. God bless.

Teaching out of Isaiah 51, Dr. James Tour emphasizes that God Himself is our comforter, and that fear grows when we forget the Lord who created and sustains us. Dr. Tour argues that peace comes through practicing gratitude, dwelling on God’s Word, and continually abiding in Scripture, which strengthens believers against fear, discouragement, and spiritual drift. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:   http://youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platforms, we would greatly appreciate any support you can give.Visit https://give.jesusandscience.org to learn more. God bless.

Teaching on Isaiah 51, Dr. James Tour encourages believers to find strength in God’s faithfulness by remembering how He worked through Abraham, Sarah, the Exodus, and past deliverances. Dr. Tour emphasizes that while the world and its troubles are temporary, God’s salvation is eternal, and past victories provide confidence for present challenges. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:   http://youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platforms, we would greatly appreciate any support you can give.Visit https://give.jesusandscience.org to learn more. God bless.

Dr. James Tour, teaching on Isaiah 50, emphasizes Jesus’ willing sacrifice, highlighting how He knowingly endured humiliation, suffering, and crucifixion out of love and obedience to the Father. Dr. Tour also stresses the importance of daily time with God for spiritual strength and presents Christ’s death and resurrection as the only way to salvation. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:   http://youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platforms, we would greatly appreciate any support you can give.Visit https://give.jesusandscience.org to learn more. God bless.

In this Bible study on Isaiah 50, Dr. James Tour teaches that God’s Word is the believer’s true source of strength, using Jesus, Gideon, David, Paul, and others as examples of people empowered through hearing and obeying God daily. Dr. Tour emphasizes spending time in Scripture every morning, arguing that regular communion with God renews spiritual strength, sharpens spiritual hearing, and prepares believers to endure hardship. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:   http://youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platforms, we would greatly appreciate any support you […]

In this study, Dr. James Tour connects Isaiah 49–50 with end-times prophecy, the restoration of Israel, and Jesus as the “Servant” who comforts the weary through daily communion with the Father. Dr. Tour emphasizes that Jesus’ ability to encourage others came from seeking God “morning by morning,” presenting this as a model for believers today. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:   http://youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platforms, we would greatly appreciate any support you can give. Visit https://give.jesusandscience.org to learn more. God bless.

In this study on Isaiah 53, Dr. James Tour highlights the “Despised One,” a suffering servant, who is rejected by his people yet bears their pain and sins, ultimately bringing healing and redemption. He emphasizes how what looks like weakness and rejection is actually part of a greater divine purpose. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:   http://youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platforms, we would greatly appreciate any support you can give.Visit https://give.jesusandscience.org to learn more. God bless.

Dr. Tour discusses the importance of waiting on the Lord for strength and the future prophecy of God’s judgment and salvation in Isaiah, specifically the millennial reign after the tribulation period. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platforms, we would greatly appreciate any support you can give. Visit give.jesusandscience.org to learn more. God bless

Dr. James Tour explores Isaiah 25, focusing on the Millennial Reign of Christ, the lavish banquet for all people, and Jesus’ role as a servant leader. The teaching emphasizes the fulfillment of prophecy, the importance of serving others, and the promise of a future resurrection and eternal reign with Christ. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platforms, we would greatly appreciate any support you can give. Visit give.jesusandscience.org to learn more. God bless

Isaiah chapter 25 emphasizes God’s faithfulness, deliverance, and judgment, showcasing the profound act of offering praise even in the midst of trials. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platforms, we would greatly appreciate any support you can give. Visit give.jesusandscience.org to learn more. God bless

Isaiah chapter 24 speaks of the “Little Apocalypse,” highlighting God’s judgment during the tribulation as described in Isaiah’s prophetic vision. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platforms, we would greatly appreciate any support you can give. Visit give.jesusandscience.org to learn more. God bless

Dr. Tour explores Isaiah 24 and its parallels to Revelation, focusing on the Great Tribulation, God’s judgment on wickedness, and the hope of redemption through Jesus Christ. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:youtube.com/@drjamestour. If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platforms, we would greatly appreciate any support you can give. Visit give.jesusandscience.org to learn more. God bless

Dr. Tour explores Isaiah 23 and the prophetic judgment of Tyre, highlighting its history, wealth, destruction, and eventual restoration, while drawing spiritual lessons on humility and God’s faithfulness.

Isaiah emphasizes that faithfulness to God is rewarded, as illustrated by Shebna’s fall and Eliakim’s rise, with a call to humility and respect for God’s plans. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platforms, we would greatly appreciate any support you can give. Visit give.jesusandscience.org to learn more. God bless

In this powerful exploration of Isaiah’s prophecies, we witness the urgent call for genuine repentance, the foretelling of Jerusalem’s fall, and the sobering reminder that reliance on God—not human defenses—offers true protection from inevitable judgment. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platforms, we would greatly appreciate any support you can give. Visit give.jesusandscience.org to learn more. God bless

How does the prophecy of Edom tie into the future tribulation period for Israel? Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platforms, we would greatly appreciate any support you can give. Visit give.jesusandscience.org to learn more. God bless

How does the prophecy of Edom tie into the future tribulation period for Israel? Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platforms, we would greatly appreciate any support you can give. Visit give.jesusandscience.org to learn more. God bless

Isaiah’s prophecy of Babylon’s fall emphasizes the challenges of faithful obedience, showing how suffering and weakness can deepen spiritual resilience and purpose in serving God. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platforms, we would greatly appreciate any support you can give. Visit give.jesusandscience.org to learn more. God bless

We explore Egypt’s downfall through internal conflict and environmental devastation as part of God’s judgment. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platforms, we would greatly appreciate any support you can give. Visit give.jesusandscience.org to learn more. God bless

Isaiah prophesizes the Assyrian invasion of Damascus and Israel. Both nations are destroyed, leading to exile. This invasion is seen as punishment for Israel’s idolatry and alliance. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platforms, we would greatly appreciate any support you can give. Visit give.jesusandscience.org to learn more. God bless

Isaiah Ch. 15 Moab, originating from Lot’s incestuous relationship with his daughter, had a complicated history with Israel. Isaiah prophesied destruction upon Moab, paralleling Jeremiah’s prophecy a century later. The downfall was attributed to Moab’s arrogance and hostility towards Israel. Despite their destruction, Jeremiah foresaw Moab’s eventual restoration. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platforms, we would greatly appreciate any support you can give. Visit give.jesusandscience.org to learn more. God bless

In Isaiah ch. 14 God promises the land of Israel to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, making Israel the rightful owner. We see nations like Babylon, the Antichrist, and Assyria face God’s judgment for opposing Israel. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platforms, we would greatly appreciate any support you can give. Visit give.jesusandscience.org to learn more. God bless

Dr. Tour reveals in Isaiah chapter 14 the afterlife, where the unrighteous are destined for the Lake of Fire along with Satan, the Antichrist, and the false prophet. Sheol, in the Old Testament, is described as having two sides: one for the righteous and one for the unrighteous. Watch the whole series and more on our Youtube channel:youtube.com/@drjamestour If you would like to support us in creating more content across our different media platforms, we would greatly appreciate any support you can give. Visit give.jesusandscience.org to learn more. God bless