The Book of Leviticus: Holiness to the Lord

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Apr 28, 2026

They trek through the temple symbolism in Exodus and Leviticus, showing how offerings, garments, and the Tabernacle point to Christ. They unpack the five sacrifices, purification rituals, and the Day of Atonement. They highlight holiness laws, the repeated “I am the Lord” refrain, and how consecration and sacred time shape communal and personal covenant life.

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ANECDOTE

Mentor Told Me To Find Needed Expertise

Jared recalls asking a mentor which skills the church needed to guide his career choices.
The mentor suggested niche expertise (ancient Persia), showing how spiritual gifts and timing shape callings.

INSIGHT

True Fire Requires Authorization

True fire versus strange fire separates authorized worship from unauthorized zeal; Nadab and Abihu’s unauthorized offering was met with consuming fire.
Jared uses the episode to warn against inventing rites or overstepping priestly authority.

ADVICE

Learn To Discern Holy From Unholy

Learn to discern lines between holy and unholy and teach others those distinctions.
Jared points to Leviticus 19 where repeated I am the Lord statements anchor many commandments as reasons to be holy and different.

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Leviticus is often where good Bible reading intentions go to die. But what if this isn't just a book of ancient "don'ts," but a beautiful, symbolic map showing us exactly how to return to the presence of God?

Summary: In this episode, we wrap up the book of Exodus (35–40) and dive into the heart of Leviticus. We move past the complex lists of offerings and clean vs. unclean foods to find the "weightier matters" of the law: holiness, sacrifice, and the Atonement of Jesus Christ.

The Willing Heart: We analyze the construction of the Tabernacle and why God emphasizes that every offering must come from a "willing heart." It’s not just about what we give, but who we become in the giving.

The Language of Symbolism: We explore why God uses symbols—like the sacrificial lamb or the high priest’s clothing—to teach us "eye to eye" and "mouth to mouth" about the Savior.

The Five Sacrifices: We break down the different types of offerings in Leviticus (Burnt, Meat, Peace, Sin, and Trespass) and how each one represents a different facet of our relationship with Christ.

Holiness is the Goal: We discuss the recurring theme of "Ye shall be holy: for I the Lord your God am holy." We learn that holiness isn't just about being "good"; it's about being "set apart" for God's purposes.

"I Am the Lord": We examine why this phrase appears 45 times in Leviticus, serving as the ultimate "signature" and justification for every commandment given to Israel.

Call-to-Action: Which "ancient" law in these chapters surprised you with its modern relevance? How are you striving to offer a "willing heart" to the Lord this week? Let’s learn from each other in the comments! To keep your study of the Old Testament "Unshaken," please like, subscribe, and share this video with a friend.

Chapter Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction

1:18 Symbolism

11:51 A Willing and Wise Heart

30:06 Offering Our All

40:35 Melting Down Our Mirrors

45:52 Finishing the Tabernacle

1:00:36 Intro to Leviticus

1:05:55 Burnt Offerings

1:22:08 Meat & Peace Offerings

1:34:58 Sin & Trespass Offerings

1:54:37 Providing for the Priests & Consecrating Them

2:02:43 True Fire and Strange Fire

2:30:34 Clean and Unclean

2:44:37 Quarantining Iniquity

2:54:36 Cleansing the Leper

3:14:18 Issues of Blood

3:22:07 Day of Atonement & the Scapegoat

3:40:45 I Am the Lord

3:48:35 Being Different & Making a Difference

4:04:19 Feasts of the Jewish Calendar

4:08:17 The Strictness of the Law

4:18:34 The Jubilee

4:28:49 Blessings or Curses

4:39:42 Knowing What or Why or Who

4:47:58 Conclusion