The Bible Breakdown: Daily Bible Reading

Brandon Cannon
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Text “rlcBible” to 94000 to get the newest chapters, updates, links, and resources.  Welcome to "The Bible Breakdown," where we break down God’s Word so we can know God better. I'm your host, Brandon Cannon, and I'm here to guide you through the pages of the Bible, one day at a time. Each day, we'll read through a section of the Bible and explore key themes, motifs, and teachings. Whether you're new to the Bible or a seasoned veteran, I guarantee you'll find something insightful or inspiring. My hope is to encourage you to dive deeper and deeper.  So grab your Bible, your journal, your coffee, and join me on this journey of faith and discovery. And don't forget to hit that subscribe button to stay up-to-date with our daily readings and breakdowns. Remember, as we journey through the pages of the Bible together, we're not just reading a book, we're unlocking the secrets to eternal life. The more we dig, the more we find! Let's get started!Bible reading plan and SOAP guide: www.experiencerlc.com/the-bible Subscribe to  my weekly newsletter: www.brandoncannon.com

  1. 20h ago

    Exodus 32: You've Gotta Be Kidding Me

    Forty days. That’s all Moses is gone, and Israel goes from witnessing world-shaking miracles to dancing around a golden calf. Exodus 32 is frustrating, sobering, and way too relatable, because it exposes a pattern we still live out: when God feels slow, we look for something faster, louder, and more controllable. We retell the scene from the ground up, from the people’s impatience to Aaron’s stunning failure of leadership. We talk about how quickly their language shifts from gratitude to dismissal, and how a “replacement” for God starts to feel reasonable when fear sets the schedule. Then we sit with God’s righteous anger and Moses’ bold intercession, watching a mediator plead for mercy by anchoring himself in God’s promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. From there, the chapter gets painfully practical. Moses comes down, smashes the tablets, confronts Aaron’s ridiculous excuse, and draws a clear line for those who will stand with the Lord. We also connect the story to everyday life: the job you want, the answer you need, the pressure to make something happen now. Idolatry is not only ancient statues, it’s what we trust when we stop waiting, and Exodus 32 helps us name that drift before it hardens. If you’ve ever wondered what God might be doing while you’re stuck in the waiting, this one is for you. Listen, share it with a friend who needs endurance, and if the podcast helps you, subscribe and leave a five-star review so more people can find it. We’d love to hear from you. (For questions, use the links above.) Support the show Contact us-  Ask a Question Send Encouragement Take a Next Step- SOAP Bible Study Method. Bible Reading Plan. Free Weekly Newsletter. Socials- Facebook. Instagram. X. YouTube. The More We Dig. The More We Find. Scripture quotations taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation (NLT). Copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

    15 min

  2. 1d ago

    Exodus 31: Called To Make A Difference

    God doesn’t only call prophets and pastors. Sometimes He calls craftsmen. Exodus 31 stops long enough to name the people who turn a holy vision into real life, and that detail can change how you see your own gifts. We talk through Bezalel and Oholiab, two men God fills with the Spirit and equips with wisdom, ability, and expertise to build the tabernacle and its furnishings. Their work is skilled, detailed, and mostly invisible, yet it becomes central to Israel’s worship for generations. That raises a confronting question for modern Christian living: what if the thing you do well and rarely get credit for is exactly what God wants to use to bless His people? We also dig into the Sabbath command and why God ties rest to covenant identity and holiness. Sabbath is not a cute suggestion or a productivity hack; it is a trust statement that God provides and we are not defined by nonstop work. From there, we bring it home with practical purpose: faithfulness over spotlight, investing in the next generation, and serving right where you are. A story about older women crocheting baby socks and praying over new families shows how everyday skills can become life-changing ministry. If you’ve been wondering where you fit, this is a timely reminder that God can use anything in willing hands. Subscribe, share this with a friend who feels overlooked, and leave a five-star review so more people can find the show. We’d love to hear from you. (For questions, use the links above.) Support the show Contact us-  Ask a Question Send Encouragement Take a Next Step- SOAP Bible Study Method. Bible Reading Plan. Free Weekly Newsletter. Socials- Facebook. Instagram. X. YouTube. The More We Dig. The More We Find. Scripture quotations taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation (NLT). Copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

    15 min

  3. 2d ago

    Exodus 30: Holy Cologne

    You can tell what someone has been around, not just by what they say, but by what they carry. Exodus 30 takes that idea and turns it into a vivid image: a holy fragrance so unique it marked the tabernacle, the priests, and everything set apart for God. We use Pastor Brandon’s “holy cologne” story to connect an ancient recipe for anointing oil to a modern question that gets uncomfortably real: what does my life “smell like” to the people closest to me? We walk through the key movements of Exodus 30, including the altar of incense and its daily rhythm of morning and evening worship, the census ransom offering, and the bronze wash basin that underscores how seriously God treats holiness. Along the way, we talk about how Jewish tradition viewed the incense smoke as a symbol of prayer rising to God, and why the Bible warns against taking what is sacred and turning it into something casual or common. Then we slow down on the anointing oil and the holy incense, the specific ingredients, and the strict boundaries God sets around their use. That uniqueness becomes the point: when you spend time in the presence of God, it should leave a mark. Not perfection, not hype, but a different kind of character, a different kind of peace, and a different kind of hope that people do not find everywhere else. If our habits shape us, what habits are shaping you right now? Subscribe for a daily chapter-by-chapter Bible breakdown, share this with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a five-star review so more people can find the show. What do you want your life to “smell like” this week? We’d love to hear from you. (For questions, use the links above.) Support the show Contact us-  Ask a Question Send Encouragement Take a Next Step- SOAP Bible Study Method. Bible Reading Plan. Free Weekly Newsletter. Socials- Facebook. Instagram. X. YouTube. The More We Dig. The More We Find. Scripture quotations taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation (NLT). Copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

    14 min

  4. 3d ago

    Exodus 29: Set Apart For God’s Glory

    Blood on earlobes, thumbs, and toes sounds shocking until you understand what Exodus 29 is really doing. We’re breaking down the ordination of Aaron and his sons and why God gets so specific about worship, sacrifice, and holiness. These aren’t random ancient rituals. They’re a clear, purposeful picture of what it means to be set apart for God’s glory and why approaching God’s presence is never casual.  We talk through how Israel is organized around the tabernacle, why the tribe of Levi is singled out for service, and why one family is chosen for the priesthood. That structure reveals something many of us miss: spiritual calling comes with real responsibility, and God’s clarity is a gift. When Scripture feels overly detailed, it’s often because God is teaching us what’s safe, what’s holy, and what it takes for broken people to draw near without being destroyed by the weight of His presence.  Then we connect the blood and sacrifice to the bigger story of redemption. The shedding of blood points forward to Jesus, the ultimate sacrifice, and the One who makes it possible to come boldly to the throne of grace. We end with a heart-check about prayer: if we truly believed we have instant access to the King of Kings because of Jesus, would it change the way we worship and talk to God today? If this helped you, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the Bible Breakdown Podcast. We’d love to hear from you. (For questions, use the links above.) Support the show Contact us-  Ask a Question Send Encouragement Take a Next Step- SOAP Bible Study Method. Bible Reading Plan. Free Weekly Newsletter. Socials- Facebook. Instagram. X. YouTube. The More We Dig. The More We Find. Scripture quotations taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation (NLT). Copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

    16 min

  5. 4d ago

    Exodus 28: Holy Clothing

    The strangest part of Exodus 28 might be the part that ends up being the clearest: God cares how His people approach Him. Not because He wants a fashion show, but because worship is never weightless. Pastor Brandon breaks down the purpose behind the high priest’s sacred garments and shows how every detail points to something bigger than cloth and gold thread.  We talk through why Aaron is set apart, what it means for one person to represent the people before God, and why the names of the tribes are carried on the shoulders and over the heart. We also dig into the Urim and Thummim, a practical way Israel sought God’s specific guidance when they didn’t have a direct prophetic voice, and why believers no longer rely on that system after the coming of the Holy Spirit. Along the way, we connect the tabernacle, the holy place, and the seriousness of consecration to the daily reality of seeking God’s will.  Then the story turns toward the New Testament: Jesus as our eternal high priest, the once-for-all sacrifice that doesn’t just cover sin but washes it away, and the torn veil that signals access to God for every believer. We close with a blunt question that hits home: when was the last time you shut off distractions and went all in with worship? If you want a Bible study that ties Exodus 28 to Hebrews, Jesus, and practical discipleship, press play. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show. We’d love to hear from you. (For questions, use the links above.) Support the show Contact us-  Ask a Question Send Encouragement Take a Next Step- SOAP Bible Study Method. Bible Reading Plan. Free Weekly Newsletter. Socials- Facebook. Instagram. X. YouTube. The More We Dig. The More We Find. Scripture quotations taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation (NLT). Copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

    16 min

  6. 5d ago

    Exodus 27: More Tabernacle Instructions

    Details can feel exhausting until you realize they are the very thing that keeps a relationship clear and strong. Today we’re in Exodus 27, where God gives more tabernacle instructions, and Pastor Brandon connects those measurements and materials to something deeply practical: God brings clarity out of obscurity so we can actually live with Him, not just think about Him. We walk through the bronze altar, the portable design with poles and rings, the courtyard curtains and entrance, and the command for pure olive oil to keep the lamps burning continually. Along the way we talk about why God is a God of order, how boundaries shape worship, and how the tabernacle shows a God who travels with His people from season to season. If you’ve ever wondered why the Bible spends so much time on tabernacle details, this is a fresh lens that makes Exodus 27 feel personal and alive. Then we get real about everyday life. Workplaces, classrooms, and stressful environments can make it feel like you left God somewhere else, but the message is simple: God is mobile. We share a story about finding a quiet moment in the middle of a chaotic job site, and how a 30 second prayer can bring peace, focus, and a reset when you need it most. If this helped you see Scripture differently, subscribe to the Bible Breakdown Podcast, share the episode with a friend, and leave a five-star review so more people can find it. What’s one place you need to remember God is with you today? We’d love to hear from you. (For questions, use the links above.) Support the show Contact us-  Ask a Question Send Encouragement Take a Next Step- SOAP Bible Study Method. Bible Reading Plan. Free Weekly Newsletter. Socials- Facebook. Instagram. X. YouTube. The More We Dig. The More We Find. Scripture quotations taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation (NLT). Copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

    12 min

  7. Jun 14

    Exodus 26: The Structure Of The Tabernacle

    God gives Moses a blueprint with curtains, clasps, acacia wood frames, and gold overlays and somehow it lands like a direct challenge to our daily faith. Pastor Brandon breaks down Exodus 26 and shows why the tabernacle structure isn’t filler text. It’s a picture of the God who refuses to stay distant and chooses to travel with his people as they learn what freedom actually requires. We walk through the tabernacle layout as a “tent within a tent,” moving from the outer court to the holy place and then to the Most Holy Place where the Ark of the Covenant rests behind the veil. Along the way, we connect the structure to the purpose of worship: sacrifice, cleansing, light from the lampstand, fellowship at the bread of the Presence, and prayer rising like incense. There’s also a powerful historical insight: the design mirrors how a king’s camp would be arranged when the king traveled with an army, making a bold statement that the King of Kings is among Israel in the wilderness. Then we bring it home. God’s extreme level of detail isn’t about control, it’s about portability and peace. What has to move needs order, and order can turn a heavy burden into a delight. If living for God feels like a chore right now, we ask the hard question: are you trying to follow God your way instead of his way? Subscribe, share this with a friend walking through a “wilderness” season, and leave a five-star review if this helped you rethink obedience, freedom, and God’s presence. We’d love to hear from you. (For questions, use the links above.) Support the show Contact us-  Ask a Question Send Encouragement Take a Next Step- SOAP Bible Study Method. Bible Reading Plan. Free Weekly Newsletter. Socials- Facebook. Instagram. X. YouTube. The More We Dig. The More We Find. Scripture quotations taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation (NLT). Copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

    15 min

  8. Jun 13

    Exodus 25: The Beginning Of The Tabernacle

    God doesn’t introduce the tabernacle as a religious project. He introduces it as a relationship promise: “Have the people of Israel build me a holy sanctuary so I can live among them.” Exodus 25 is where worship stops being an abstract idea and becomes a moving, day to day reality for people living in the wilderness. I walk through the chapter and show how every detail pushes toward one big theme: God wants to be close, not distant.  We talk about the freewill offerings and why God receives gifts from hearts that are moved, not arms that are twisted. We also unpack the repeated command to build everything according to the pattern shown on the mountain, because worship is shaped by obedience, not personal preference. Then we spend time with the Ark of the Covenant, the mercy seat, and the meaning of atonement before Jesus, along with why Scripture is so serious about never touching the ark and what that reveals about holiness and protection.  From there, we look at the table of the bread of the presence as a picture of fellowship, and the golden lampstand, the menorah, as a steady source of light. But the heartbeat of the message is practical: God chooses to put His tent in the middle of His people. He doesn’t stay on Sinai while they struggle through decades of desert. If you’re walking through a lonely season, a hard conversation, single parenting pressure, burnout at work, or a classroom you dread, this chapter offers a grounded hope: you’re not doing it alone.  Subscribe to the podcast, share this with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a five-star review so more people can find the daily Bible study. We’d love to hear from you. (For questions, use the links above.) Support the show Contact us-  Ask a Question Send Encouragement Take a Next Step- SOAP Bible Study Method. Bible Reading Plan. Free Weekly Newsletter. Socials- Facebook. Instagram. X. YouTube. The More We Dig. The More We Find. Scripture quotations taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation (NLT). Copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

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Text “rlcBible” to 94000 to get the newest chapters, updates, links, and resources.  Welcome to "The Bible Breakdown," where we break down God’s Word so we can know God better. I'm your host, Brandon Cannon, and I'm here to guide you through the pages of the Bible, one day at a time. Each day, we'll read through a section of the Bible and explore key themes, motifs, and teachings. Whether you're new to the Bible or a seasoned veteran, I guarantee you'll find something insightful or inspiring. My hope is to encourage you to dive deeper and deeper.  So grab your Bible, your journal, your coffee, and join me on this journey of faith and discovery. And don't forget to hit that subscribe button to stay up-to-date with our daily readings and breakdowns. Remember, as we journey through the pages of the Bible together, we're not just reading a book, we're unlocking the secrets to eternal life. The more we dig, the more we find! Let's get started!Bible reading plan and SOAP guide: www.experiencerlc.com/the-bible Subscribe to  my weekly newsletter: www.brandoncannon.com

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