The Whole Counsel of God

A verse-by-verse walk through Leviticus 25 that revisits Mount Sinai law and its purpose. Rules for the land Sabbath and the fifty-year Jubilee are explained. Practical mechanics of land sales, family redemption, and house exceptions are described. Social ethics like fair treatment of servants, support for the poor, and the principle that the land ultimately belongs to God are highlighted.

A deep dive into temple lamp care, olive oil donations, and the twelve loaves of showbread. A close look at a blasphemy case involving an Israelite-Egyptian son and the public legal procedure that followed. Discussion of lex talionis, how justice limits retaliation, and the equal application of law to resident and native.

Fr. Stephen De Young discusses the entirety of Leviticus chapter 23.

Dive into Leviticus 22 as Fr. Stephen De Young unpacks divine instructions for priests, emphasizing the sacredness of holy offerings. Discover the importance of cleanliness and the consequences of defilement, alongside intriguing rules about who can partake in priestly food. Explore ancient perspectives on slavery and the nuanced rights of household members. With a focus on kindness to animals and timely eating of offerings, this discussion blends theology with practical ethics, illuminating the richness of biblical law.

Parental Advisory: This episode may contain some adult themes. Fr. Stephen De Young discusses the entirety of Leviticus chapter 21.

Fr. Stephen De Young delves into Leviticus 20, highlighting the serious consequences of sin and the importance of communal responsibility. The discussion covers the shocking prohibition of child sacrifice and the death penalty for such acts. He explores various spiritual abominations, including the dangers of mediums and sexual immorality. Emphasizing the call to holiness, he discusses penalties for cursing parents and incest, while relating these laws to Israel's unique identity. The conversation ultimately ties purity and moral obligations to their divine inheritance.

Parental Advisory: This episode may contain some adult themes. Fr. Stephen De Young discusses the entirety of Leviticus chapter 19.

Parental Advisory: This episode may contain some adult themes. Fr. Stephen De Young discusses the entirety of Leviticus chapter 18.

Fr. Stephen De Young discusses the entire chapter of Leviticus 17.

Fr. Stephen De Young discusses the ending of Leviticus Chapter 16.