How to Make a Portable Eden

Are you ready to see the entire Bible in a new light—one word at a time? In this inspiring episode, senior pastor and Seedbed author Andrew Forrest invites you to rediscover the story of Exodus by exploring its most “boring” passage and showing how a single word can unlock the meaning of scripture. Andrew Forrest opens with warmth and honesty, sharing his personal connection to the story and taking us behind the scenes of Exodus 25, where God gives Moses the blueprints for the Tabernacle. What if the Tabernacle isn’t just a tent, but a “portable Eden”—a place where heaven touches earth and God moves close to His people? Through vivid storytelling, Andrew Forrest connects the dots from the Garden of Eden to the desert sanctuary, revealing how God’s plan has always been about relationship, restoration, and creating beauty from chaos. Along the way, he tackles discouragement and confusion, offering powerful encouragement for anyone struggling to see God's presence in everyday life. Listen for these key moments: The surprising significance of the word “calyx” and how it brings the Tabernacle to life A candid reflection on why it’s actually merciful that we don’t live forever in a fallen state How modern church spaces might be missing the point—and what true sacred architecture could look like Stay tuned to the end for a moving hymn and three thought-provoking journal prompts to guide your own spiritual journey. Ready to be awakened? Hit subscribe for more transformative conversations and fresh perspectives on faith, scripture, and living in the presence of God. CHAPTERS: 00:41 Uncovering the "boring" part that changes the Bible 02:29 Exodus's Blueprints: The Tabernacle as Portable Eden 04:39 Lampstand Design: A Tree Symbolizing Eden’s Return 05:21 Solution to Discouragement: Encountering God's Presence 06:10 The Surprising Significance of "Calyx" in Scripture 06:46 Rethinking Church Spaces: Worship and Beauty 07:28 Journal Prompts—Reflecting on Hope and Encouragement 08:03 Jesus’s Presence and the Tabernacle Connection 08:36 Singing “Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God” Together 👉 Join us throughout Lent for Jesus Asking ► https://seedbed.com/jesusasking/ 🎼 Sing along with us! ► https://seedbed.com/hymnal/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🎁 The Wake-Up Call is funded by generous givers like you at https://sowextravagantly.com/ 📩 Get the Wake-Up Call in your email each day ► https://seedbed.com/wakeupcall ⛪️ Are you a pastor? We'd love to connect ► https://seedbed.typeform.com/to/dymjFhUB 🌿 Join the Field Team and help us sow the Wake-Up Call into new hearts ► https://seedbed.typeform.com/fieldteam 🗣 Join the conversation: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/seedbedwakeupcall/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewakeupcall/ 👂 Listen to the podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wake-up-call/id1040184070 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7t5qb5dpC7n0yxdyNsTKzTsi=e87495c982f145f6