The Book of Leviticus: Holiness to the Lord

Unshaken Saints

Jared Halverson

Education, Religion & Spirituality

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🗓️ 28 April 2026

⏱️ 290 minutes

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Summary

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

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0:00.0	When the son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?
0:05.0	Lord, I believe, help thou mine unbelieve.
0:12.0	May our testimonies be as deep in the strong as that of Jacob,
0:19.0	when confronted by one who sought to destroy his faith,
0:21.6	declared,
0:22.8	I could not be shaken.
0:42.3	Good morning, my friends, or afternoon or evening, whatever time it is for you. Regardless of time of day, it's a great time to be in Scripture.
0:45.3	So you're in the right spot.
0:46.3	This is Unshaken. My name is Jared Halverson.
0:49.3	And we are going to deep dive into Scripture for the next few hours.
0:52.3	I hope that this year in the Bible so far
0:55.6	has helped rekindle your relationship with this book of books, the most influential book that
1:01.4	has ever been written. And I hope it's been influencing you for good. We're going to,
1:08.1	well, I'll put it this way. Not every book in the Bible is created equal as far as
1:13.4	its immediate relevance to people or their personal preferences. I've sometimes asked my students,
1:20.4	any guesses what the three most hated books of the Bible are? They usually come up with Isaiah
1:26.2	quickly, and that's correct. They'll often remember
1:29.6	revelation, and that's another one. And the third, that takes them a while. Sometimes they'll
1:35.8	say Song of Solomon. Others times, they'll say, oh, the book of numbers, get the title alone
1:42.4	kind of makes it sound boring. We'll see that next week.
1:45.4	It's way better than the title. But honestly, in my opinion, the three most hated books of
1:50.7	scripture in the Bible are Isaiah, Revelation, and Leviticus, which is what we're studying today.
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