10/20/2026
What if everything you thought you knew about the sacrifices in Leviticus was missing one important ingredient—a meal with our Creator?
Welcome to Sabbath Lounge! In this fascinating interview, we sit down with Australia's own Phil Bray, a qualified butcher, Bible enthusiast, and author of Leviticus on the Butcher's Block: Making Head or Tail of the Bible's Toughest Book.
Phil brings a perspective few can offer: he understands both the Scriptures and the butcher's trade!
What if the sacrifices in Leviticus were about more than death, blood, and forgiveness? What if they were also about fellowship, covenant, and being invited to sit at Yahweh's table?
IN THIS EPISODE WE EXPLORE:
Sacrifice as a covenant meal: What does it mean to share a meal with our Creator?
Yahweh's table: Why understanding the altar as a place of fellowship changes how we read Leviticus.
Carcasses and corpses: Phil explains why these words are not used to describe what is presented on God's altar.
The smoke of the altar: How earthly offerings are transformed and ascend toward heaven.
Az**el and the scapegoat: Could the Day of Atonement involve a powerful "return to sender" message—sending evil back where it came from?
Yeshua reclaiming dominion: How the Messiah's work connects with Leviticus' themes.
Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement): Why understanding the two goats, atonement, and God's holiness matters to believers today.
Phil's book takes one of the most intimidating books in the Bible and makes it understandable, engaging, and even entertaining. His wife also contributed the artwork and cover design, making this a special family project.
After discovering Phil's book, we found his YouTube channel, Leviticus Is Fun, and knew we wanted to have him on Sabbath Lounge.
One of our favorite videos is Phil's hilarious, insightful short, "Why Pirates Can't Be Priests."
Phil is a wealth of biblical knowledge, yet remarkably humble. We thoroughly enjoyed this conversation, and we believe you will too.
CONNECT WITH PHIL BRAY
đź“– Phil's Book: Leviticus on the Butcher's Block: Making Head or Tail of the Bible's Toughest Book.
https://a.co/d/0bzIbYVY
Website and book information:https://www.ubiquitousleviticus.com/
YouTube Channel — Leviticus Is Fun:https://www.youtube.com/
Read an excerpt from Phil's book:https://www.ubiquitousleviticus.com/post/a-little-foretaste-of-phil-s-new-book
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At Sabbath Lounge, we explore the Scriptures from Genesis to Revelation, examining the Torah, the teachings of Yeshua (Jesus), biblical history, the biblical feasts, and what it means to walk in covenant with our Creator.
We believe the whole Bible matters, and we love having conversations with people who challenge us to dig deeper into God's Word.
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QUESTION FOR OUR VIEWERS:
Have you ever considered that the sacrifices in Leviticus might be an invitation to fellowship at Yahweh's table? Tell us what you think in the comments!
