Weird Old Testament Laws?

What if the toughest parts of the Bible could actually deepen your love for God? In this episode of Seedbed Inc’s “Wake Up Call,” guest host Andrew Forrest—Senior Pastor of Asbury Church in Tulsa and author of “Love Goes First”—invites you on a thought-provoking journey through some of Exodus’s most challenging passages. As Andrew Forrest fills in for regular host J.D. Walt, he shares candid reflections on the daunting task of daily podcasting and the unique perspective that comes with being a guest host. With warmth, honesty, and a touch of humor, he explores why the “weird laws” and detailed regulations in the latter half of Exodus might hold more beauty and relevance than we realize. Key moments include a powerful breakdown of how these ancient laws fall into two vital categories: protecting the community from destructive behaviors, and fiercely defending the vulnerable—the poor, the widow, the orphan, and the outsider. Andrew Forrest offers a fresh look at these scriptures, showing listeners how God’s heart for justice and compassion underpins morality today, and asks thought-provoking questions: What law from Exodus is most needed in our world right now? What do these passages reveal about God’s character and our own values? With heartfelt prayers, practical prompts, and the uplifting hymn “God of Grace and God of Glory,” this episode both comforts and challenges, inviting you to reexamine the foundations of your faith. Join the conversation that will awaken your mind and stir your spirit. Subscribe for more conversations like this—where ancient wisdom meets life today, and you’re inspired to live more courageously and compassionately. CHAPTERS: [00:00] Wake Up Call: Filling In For J.D. Walt [00:01] Introducing "Love Goes First" and Reaching the Unreached [00:01:13] Opening Prayer: "Lord, Take Egypt Out of Us" [00:01:44] Reading Exodus: Challenging and Surprising Laws [00:02:56] Why Old Testament Laws Make Me Love God More [00:03:54] God’s Moral Revolution: Protecting the Vulnerable [00:04:38] Two Key Priorities: Avoid Sin and Defend the Weak [00:06:13] God’s Heart Reflected in His Laws [00:06:55] Journal Prompts to Deepen Reflection [00:07:53] Hymn: "God of Grace and God of Glory" Performance 👉 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