The Gospel Starts with Leviticus

What if the book of Leviticus, often dismissed as outdated or irrelevant, holds the secret to experiencing true eternal life? Join Andrew Forrest, senior pastor at Asbury Church in Tulsa and Seedbed author, as he kicks off a transformative journey through one of the Bible’s most misunderstood books. In this inspiring episode of the Wake Up Call, Andrew Forrest invites you to reconsider Leviticus—not as a punchline, but as the essential backdrop for understanding God’s plan for reconciliation and grace. You’ll discover why the ancient rituals of sacrifice have profound meaning for modern believers, and how the message of atonement points unmistakably to the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Andrew Forrest breaks down the big idea: apart from God, there is no life, but through a blameless sacrifice—culminating in Christ—eternal life is offered to all. Key highlights include his unpacking of why God requires sacrifice instead of simply erasing sin, and what it means that “Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.” He also shares practical prompts for personal reflection and leads a stirring rendition of the classic hymn “The Church’s One Foundation,” tying together faith, hope, and unity. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with Scripture in a fresh, hope-filled way—plus, hear about Andrew Forrest’s upcoming live online course where you can dive even deeper! Ready to challenge your perspective and grow in your faith? Listen now—and subscribe for more thought-provoking conversations like this. CHAPTERS: 01:06 Announcement of "Love Goes First" Book and Live Course 03:08 Introduction to Leviticus—Why It Matters Today 04:34 Leviticus Explains Eternal Life and Human Sin 06:24 Jesus as the Ultimate Sacrifice—Gospel Connection 08:24 Leviticus as a Hopeful Book: Reconciliation with God 09:45 Singing "The Church’s One Foundation"—Emotional Hymn Moment 12:32 Reflecting on the Hymn’s Powerful Lyrics and Legacy 👉 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