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. 1d ago

    Exodus 40: Open For Business

    A building can look finished on the outside and still feel empty until the lights come on and the doors swing open. Exodus 40 is that moment for Israel’s tabernacle, the final step after a long season of planning, building, and waiting. When God’s glory fills the tent of meeting, it becomes more than sacred furniture and careful craftsmanship. It becomes a visible reminder that the God who set them free is also the God who will stay with them.  We walk through the dedication of the tabernacle in Exodus 40: the Ark of the Covenant behind the curtain, the lampstand and bread of the Presence, the incense altar, the burnt offering altar, and the wash basin. Over and over, the text says Moses does everything “just as the Lord had commanded,” and that repetition matters. It shows how worship, holiness, and obedience form a people who can move forward into the promised land with confidence, not because they are strong, but because God is near.  Then comes the stunning turning point: the cloud covers the tabernacle and the glory of the Lord fills it so powerfully that Moses cannot enter. That same cloud becomes Israel’s guide for every stage of the wilderness journey, with fire glowing at night so no one doubts God’s presence after dark. We also talk about what that means for us today: you don’t go to church and leave God there. If you follow Jesus, you are never truly alone, no matter the season you’re in.  If this encouraged you, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review. What’s one place in your life where you need to remember God is with you right now? 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

  2. 2d ago

    Exodus 39: Inspection Time

    Inspection day reveals what’s really finished and what’s only “close enough.” That’s the frame we use to walk through Exodus 39, where the tabernacle project comes to a turning point and Moses steps in to examine the work. After weeks of building, crafting, and carrying heavy pieces, the question is simple: does it match what God said, down to the details? We trace the meaning behind the priestly garments, from the richly woven ephod to the chest piece set with twelve engraved stones placed over the high priest’s heart. That image reframes leadership and worship as representation, not performance. We also talk about the turban engraved with “Holy to the Lord,” and the unforgettable bells and pomegranates that made the priest’s movements audible, highlighting how seriously God’s people treated holiness and the presence of God. Then we follow the moment everyone has been waiting for: the finished tabernacle is brought to Moses, he inspects it, and he blesses the people because the work is done “just as the Lord commanded.” We connect that blessing to everyday discipleship and spiritual growth, asking why God’s commands aren’t meant to trap us but to free us from idols, appetites, and the broken patterns that keep us stuck. If your life feels tedious right now, this chapter offers hope that God is building something solid step by step, and he doesn’t walk away while it’s under construction. Subscribe for the grand finale of Exodus, share this with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What part of your life needs a fresh “inspection time” with God? 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. 3d ago

    Exodus 38: The Outer Courts Of God's Glory

    A portable worship space built with bronze bases, silver hooks, and curtains measured down to the foot sounds like ancient trivia until you realize what it’s really doing: turning faith into something you can picture, test, and live. Pastor Brandon takes us through Exodus 38 and the tabernacle outer court, explaining how the altar of burnt offering, the bronze laver, and the courtyard design give “time and space” to Israel’s worship and point forward to Jesus as our great high priest.  We talk through the practical genius of the build, like why the courtyard posts sit in heavy bases so the tabernacle can be set up quickly on changing terrain. We also slow down on one striking detail: the wash basin made from mirrors donated by the women, a vivid picture of cleansing that also invites reflection. Then Exodus gets even more specific with a full inventory of gold, silver, and bronze, reinforcing that God’s work happens with real resources, real craftsmanship, and real accountability.  From there, the chapter’s generosity theme opens into a challenge for the modern church. When we give, God turns ordinary gifts into ministry that reaches people, equips worship, and builds a community rather than a crowd. If you’ve ever caught yourself treating Sunday like a concert, this conversation reframes church as a family gathering and asks a direct question: what changes when you show up looking for a place to belong and serve? Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a five-star review if it helps you see worship and community with fresh eyes. 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. 4d ago

    Exodus 37: Building The Vehicles For Worship

    The most powerful parts of Exodus are not always the dramatic moments, sometimes they’re the quiet details that show us how to draw near. We’re in Exodus 37 with Pastor Brandon, watching Bezalel build the sacred “vehicles for worship” inside the tabernacle, and we slow down long enough to see what those objects are really saying about God and about us. We sketch a simple, listener-friendly picture of the tabernacle so the chapter doesn’t turn into a blur of measurements. Then we explore the Ark of the Covenant as a symbol of God’s presence, the table of showbread as fellowship and the Word of God, the menorah as light that points to the Holy Spirit, and the altar of incense as the prayers of God’s people rising before him. If you care about Bible study, Christian worship, and how Old Testament patterns connect to New Testament faith, this chapter is a goldmine. The moment it all clicks is the invitation: because of Jesus, worship is no longer locked behind a veil or limited to a priesthood. Reading Scripture becomes an act of worship. Singing becomes a way to let God’s light illuminate the heart. Prayer becomes real-time access to the throne of grace, not a once-a-year event. Listen through to the closing prayer, then take two extra minutes to talk to God with fresh confidence. If this helped you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a five-star review. 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.

    13 min

  5. 5d ago

    Exodus 36: The Building Begins

    The moment the building actually starts can feel messy, slow, and honestly a little overwhelming, and that’s exactly why Exodus 36 hits so close to home. We’re watching God take the tabernacle from detailed instructions to real-world construction, using Bezalel, Oholiab, and other Spirit-gifted craftsmen to turn raw materials into a place of worship and God’s presence. Along the way, something surprising happens: the people give so much that Moses has to send out a message telling everyone to stop bringing offerings.  We walk through the story with practical Bible study clarity, then zoom out to the bigger takeaway for Christian discipleship and spiritual formation. God doesn’t just build something beautiful; He builds something strong enough to last and light enough to move. That’s the point of all those curtains, clasps, frames, acacia wood, and careful measurements. The tabernacle is built to endure the journey, and that becomes a mirror for what God is doing in us over time.  If you’ve ever felt like your life is a pile of unfinished parts, this chapter brings hope. God can melt down what needs reshaping, strengthen what needs endurance, and keep you flexible enough to go where He leads. Our job is not to understand every step, but to follow the pattern in God’s Word and stay in it while He finishes the work He started.  If this encouraged you, subscribe for the daily chapter breakdowns, share the episode with a friend who needs steady hope, and leave a five-star review so more people can find the 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.

    13 min

  6. 6d ago

    Exodus 35: Live To Give

    Freedom changes what you do with your time and what you do with your stuff. Today we break down Exodus 35, where God starts by commanding Sabbath rest for a people fresh out of slavery, then immediately invites them to build the tabernacle through generous, willing offerings. That pairing is the point: worship is not only what we sing, it is how we rest, how we trust, and how we contribute. I share why our value “live to give” is bigger than a fundraising slogan. Israel brings gold, fabric, spices, wood, and skilled labor, and we watch a whole community move from consumption to contribution. We also call out something that can be uncomfortable but freeing: God is going to accomplish His plan with or without us. He does not need our money, our talent, or our approval. But we need the joy and formation that comes from participating in what He is doing. We talk candidly about motives, because giving can drift into a transaction: “I give so God will give back.” Instead, we reframe generosity and tithing as an act of worship, a thank-you offering from people who realize everything they have already belongs to God. If you have never been a giver, we invite you to pray through what it would look like to reorient your life toward openhanded stewardship and Spirit-led generosity. Subscribe for daily Bible breakdowns, share this with a friend who needs a heart reset, and leave a five-star review so more people can find the show. What would change in your life if you truly chose to live to give? 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

  7. Jun 23

    Exodus 34: Moses The Glow Worm

    Moses comes down the mountain glowing and it’s not a metaphor. Exodus 34 gives us one of the Bible’s most unforgettable images of what happens when a human being spends time in the presence of a holy God, and it also gives us a hopeful reminder when we’ve blown it: the Lord is still the God of second chances. We pick up after Israel’s idol worship, and God calls Moses back to Mount Sinai to chisel new stone tablets, rewriting what was broken and rebuilding what seemed lost.  Along the way, we slow down and listen to God describe Himself in His own words: compassionate and merciful, slow to anger, full of unfailing love and faithfulness, forgiving sin while still taking sin seriously. That tension matters for real life. We talk through the covenant commands that protect Israel from sliding back into idolatry, and we trace the practical worship rhythms God gives them, from Sabbath rest to festivals and offerings, all designed to keep their hearts anchored.  Then comes the moment that changes the room: Moses’ face becomes radiant, the people recoil, and the veil becomes necessary. That picture turns into a personal question for all of us: can people tell where we’ve been? Not because our skin shines, but because our character does. We also share a story of someone coming to Jesus, what repentance really means, and the kind of joy that looks a lot like a glow. Subscribe for the daily Bible breakdown, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the Word and dig in with us. 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 22

    Exodus 33: Friendship With God

    God tells Moses something that should stop any believer in their tracks: “Go to the Promised Land… but I will not travel among you.” After the golden calf rebellion, Israel is faced with a terrifying reality. They can still head toward “milk and honey,” but they might do it without the nearness of God’s presence. That question is not ancient history. It’s a mirror. How often do we chase the next step while quietly settling for less of God?  We slow down in Exodus 33 to watch the relationship between Moses and God deepen into something Scripture dares to describe as friendship. From the tent of meeting outside the camp to the pillar of cloud at the entrance, the chapter shows a rhythm of worship, reverence, and honest conversation. We also unpack what it means that God speaks to Moses “face to face as one speaks to a friend,” and why that language points to intimacy and clarity without pretending we can handle God’s full glory.  Then comes Moses’ defining prayer: “If you don’t personally go with us, then don’t make us leave this place.” Moses knows what sets God’s people apart is not better plans or stronger leaders but God’s presence among them. When Moses asks, “Show me your glorious presence,” God responds with mercy, boundaries, and a glimpse of goodness that Moses can survive. If you’ve been praying to feel closer to God, this chapter gives language for bold prayer, real repentance, and steady spiritual growth over time.  Subscribe for the daily Bible Breakdown, share this with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a five-star review so more people can find the 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.

    12 min
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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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