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. 13H AGO

    Exodus 04: Thank You Moses

    Moses is one of the most relatable people in the Bible because he does what many of us do when God calls: he argues, delays, and lists every reason he’s not the right person. As we walk through Exodus 4, we trace Moses’ shift from “I can’t do this” to the quiet courage of “but I’m gonna go,” and we see how God responds to insecurity with real support, not empty hype. If you’re wrestling with calling, fear, or obedience, this chapter puts language to your inner dialogue and points you toward your next faithful step. We unpack the signs God gives Moses to answer doubt: the staff that becomes a snake, the hand that is healed, and the warning of the Nile. We also slow down on Moses’ anxiety about public speaking and God’s direct reminder that the Creator of the mouth can empower the messenger. Then we tackle one of the strangest and most debated moments in the Exodus story: God confronting Moses on the road and Zipporah stepping in with an urgent covenant act. It’s confusing on the surface, but it highlights a theme that keeps showing up in Scripture: covenant obedience and integrity matter, especially for spiritual leaders. Finally, we bring it home with the practical takeaway. Simple obedience is simple but not simplistic, and you don’t have to see the end of the journey to take the next step. If this helped you, subscribe for daily Bible breakdowns, share it with a friend who feels unready, and leave a review so more people can learn to engage God’s Word with us. We’d love to hear from you. (For questions, use the links above.) 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

  2. 1D AGO

    Exodus 03: Hope Has A Name

    A bush burns but never burns up and suddenly Exodus 3 stops feeling like ancient history and starts feeling like a mirror. I’m walking through Moses’ turning point on Mount Sinai, where an exhausted fugitive hears his name called, is told to step barefoot onto holy ground, and learns that God has been watching the suffering of his people the whole time. If you’ve ever asked “Who am I to do this?” you’re going to recognize yourself in Moses fast.  We dig into the core promise that drives the entire Exodus story: God doesn’t hand Moses a motivational speech, he gives him his presence. “I will be with you” is the answer to fear, calling, and impossible assignments. Then we slow down for the moment that still shapes Jewish and Christian faith today, when God reveals his covenant name. We talk about “I AM WHO I AM,” the meaning of Yahweh, why many English Bibles use LORD in all caps, and how reverence for God’s name shows up in tradition and translation.  Finally, we unpack the meaning of “a land flowing with milk and honey” as a picture of a sustainable life and a thriving ecosystem, not just a religious slogan. We close with a simple practice to carry all day: let every deep breath remind you that God is near and you never walk alone. Subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review, then tell us what line from Exodus 3 you needed most today. We’d love to hear from you. (For questions, use the links above.) 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.

    19 min

  3. 2D AGO

    Exodus 02: When Things Don't Go As Planned

    A baby in a basket should be the end of a story, not the beginning of deliverance. But Exodus 2 keeps flipping the script: what looks like loss becomes protection, what feels like surrender becomes provision, and what seems like a detour becomes training for destiny. We open with Moses’ mother making the hardest choice she can make and then watching God do something only God can do, placing Moses into Pharaoh’s household while still caring for him through his own family. Then we follow Moses into adulthood, where calling and impatience collide. Raised with access to Egypt’s power, he sees injustice and tries to fix it fast, on his terms, with deadly results. That one moment turns into exile and decades in Midian, reminding us that good motives don’t replace God’s timing. If you’ve ever tried to force a door open because you were sure you were “supposed to,” this part of the story will hit close to home. We also zoom out to the bigger Exodus story: Israel’s groaning under slavery, God hearing their cries, and God remembering His covenant. That covenant faithfulness is the backbone of real hope. We end with a practical question you can carry all day: is there something you’re holding so tightly that it’s time to trust the Lord instead of trying to control the outcome? If this helped you, subscribe to the Bible Breakdown Podcast, share it with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a five-star review so more people can find this daily Bible study. We’d love to hear from you. (For questions, use the links above.) 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.

    18 min

  4. 3D AGO

    Exodus 01: God Frees His People

    A new Pharaoh rises, forgets Joseph, and turns fear into policy and the result is slavery, oppression, and a shocking command aimed at wiping out a generation. We slow down in Exodus chapter 1 to see what’s really happening beneath the surface and why this ancient story still reads like a mirror for modern life. When power feels threatened, it often tries to control the vulnerable, rewrite the past, and call injustice “security.” Exodus refuses to sanitize any of it, and that honesty is part of what makes it hope-filled.  We also zoom out to why Exodus is a cornerstone for Bible study and Christian faith. We talk about Moses and the setting of the book, then connect the dots to the themes that shape the rest of Scripture: God’s redemption and deliverance, covenant relationship, holiness, and God’s presence with his people. Along the way we preview why the plagues are more than spectacle, how Passover becomes the foundation for understanding Jesus as the Lamb of God, and why the tabernacle points to God dwelling with his people, all the way to Revelation.  Most of all, Exodus 1 raises a personal question: what do you do when you’re living with consequences you didn’t cause? If you’ve carried the weight of someone else’s choices, loss, betrayal, sickness, or a situation that feels unfair, this chapter meets you there. We end with prayer and a simple promise rooted in Exodus: God sees you, and God frees his people. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so more people can find the show. We’d love to hear from you. (For questions, use the links above.) 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.

    20 min

  5. 4D AGO

    Colossians 04 Round Two: Don’t Give Up

    Paul is in prison, but his biggest request isn’t comfort or an early release. He asks for something far harder: a clear voice for Christ when the door opens. Colossians 4 ends with prayer, workplace integrity, and a blueprint for everyday Christian witness and it’s a needed reset if you’ve been stuck, tired, or quietly losing heart. I walk through Paul’s call to devote ourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart, then we sit with his challenge to live wisely among those who don’t believe. That means making the most of opportunities, keeping our words gracious, and aiming for clarity instead of trying to sound impressive. We also touch the practical side of faith, including how leaders and employees both live under God’s authority and why that should shape how we treat people at work. Then the chapter gets personal. Paul lists names, friendships, and church connections, showing how ministry is rarely solo and how God uses ordinary people to strengthen the church. He even points to the early practice of sharing letters between churches, a reminder of how Scripture was carefully preserved. Finally, Paul pauses for one direct line to Archippus: “Be sure to carry out the ministry the Lord gave you.” If pain, church hurt, or a hard season has made you want to quit serving, that sentence is for you. Subscribe for daily Bible study, share this with someone who needs courage today, and leave a five-star review so more people can find the Bible Breakdown Podcast. We’d love to hear from you. (For questions, use the links above.) 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.

    17 min

  6. 5D AGO

    Colossians 03 Round Twp: All Of Christ For All Of Life

    You can believe the right things about Jesus and still keep Him boxed into a few safe corners of your life. Today we sit in Colossians 3 and let Paul press on the real issue: Jesus does not want to be part of our lives. He wants to be Lord over all of it, because every area submitted to Christ is an area where we can finally live free. We read the chapter slowly and talk through what it means to “set your sights on the realities of heaven” while still living in a loud, complicated world. Paul names the sins we tend to excuse, then shows why the gospel is not legalism and it is not cheap grace. Grace saves us from sin, not so we can keep it, and conviction becomes a gift that keeps us close to God instead of numb and drifting. Then Colossians 3 turns practical with everyday Christian living: mercy, patience, forgiveness, love, peace, gratitude, worship, and words that represent Jesus well. We also touch marriage, parenting, and work, including the warning to fathers not to discourage their children and the call to work sincerely as if we are serving Christ. If you have been compartmentalizing faith, this is a gentle but direct reset toward real spiritual growth and sanctification. Subscribe for daily Bible study, share this with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What is one area of your life you are ready to surrender to Jesus today? We’d love to hear from you. (For questions, use the links above.) 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.

    20 min

  7. 6D AGO

    Colossians 02 Round Two: The Secret to Freedom

    Freedom can feel like a finish line you never reach, especially when faith turns into a quiet checklist of rules you hope will finally make you acceptable. Colossians 2 cuts through that pressure with a sharper message: Jesus is not a stepping stone to God, he is God revealed, and life with him starts from being made complete, not from trying to become worthy. We walk through Paul’s warning to a church being pulled off course by false teachers, and we slow down on the line that changes everything: in Christ are hidden treasures of wisdom and knowledge, and the fullness of God lives in him. We also talk about why “high-sounding” spiritual talk can still be empty, and how legalism sneaks in through condemnation over food, holy days, self-denial, or spiritual experiences. Paul’s point isn’t that holiness doesn’t matter; it’s that rules cannot heal desire. Behavior control may look wise, but it can’t conquer the heart. That’s why the gospel anchors us in the cross where our record of charges is canceled, and it reframes baptism as a powerful symbol of dying and rising with Christ. The most practical takeaway is what we call the secret to freedom: we don’t obey so God will love us, we obey because God loves us. That shift changes how we face addiction, pornography, gossip, substance abuse, and every shame cycle that tries to define us. If you’re ready to stop fighting for acceptance and start walking in freedom one day at a time, listen now, then subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the message. We’d love to hear from you. (For questions, use the links above.) 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

  8. MAY 14

    Colossians 01 Round Two: Highlight All Of It

    Someone told you Jesus was “a great teacher” and nothing more. Colossians 1 doesn’t just disagree, it lays down one of the strongest, clearest claims about Jesus in the entire New Testament. I’m Pastor Brandon, and we’re starting a new book with the kind of Bible breakdown that helps you actually see what’s happening in the text. We talk about the background of Colossians, how Epaphras connects the church in Colossae to Paul, and why this small house church ends up receiving a massive message from a prison cell. When voices start spreading confusion about who Jesus is, Paul responds with a focused theme you can’t miss: Jesus is Lord of all. Then we read Colossians chapter 1 and slow down on the lines worth highlighting. We look at Paul’s prayer for spiritual wisdom, endurance, and a life that bears good fruit, and we sit with the stunning claims of Christ’s supremacy: Jesus is the visible image of the invisible God, He existed before all things, everything was created through Him and for Him, and He holds all creation together. We also connect that to the heart of the gospel, reconciliation through Christ’s blood on the cross, and the call to keep believing without drifting. We end with a decision point that gets personal fast: if Jesus says what He says, who is He to you, and what will you do about it? Subscribe for the rest of Colossians, share this with a friend who has big questions about Jesus, 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.) 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.

    18 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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