Exodus 35–40; Leviticus 1; 4; 16; 19. God Dwells With His People (Lesson 18)

In this episode covering Exodus 35–40 and Leviticus 1, 4, 16, and 19, Taylor Halverson and Mike Harris reveal how ancient Old Testament rituals and temple construction directly mirror Latter-day Saint covenant theology and scriptures.

Why You Should Listen Listeners will gain a fresh, inspiring perspective on scriptures that are often skipped or considered dense. Taylor and Mike bring these chapters to life by framing them not as rigid, outdated rules, but as God's loving invitation to overcome perfectionism, enter His presence, and understand the central role of Jesus Christ's Atonement.

What You Will Learn & Enjoy

• Hidden Hebrew Wordplays: Discover the hidden meaning behind the names Bezaleel ("shadow/cloud") and Aholiab ("tent of my father"), and how their craftsmanship fulfilled the promise of God's cloud dwelling in His tent (Exodus 40:34).

• Book of Mormon Connections: Unpack parallels between the Old Testament tabernacle and the Book of Mormon—such as how Nephi’s boat and the Liahona share the same language of "curious workmanship" as mobile sanctuaries built to guide and protect God's covenanted people.

• Overcoming Perfectionism: Gain comfort from Exodus 36, where the Israelites offered "more than enough" for the tabernacle, illustrating that the Lord values our willing offerings and does not demand perfectionism or unnecessary guilt.

• The Centrality of Atonement: Learn why the word "atonement" appears 49 times in Leviticus (compared to just once in the New Testament), reframing the book as an ancient instruction manual for receiving Christ's healing power and preparing to dwell with God.