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. 7h ago

    Psalm 58: What To Do When You Want Revenge

    Revenge feels honest when the world feels crooked. Today we sit with Psalm 58, where David is fed up with corrupt leaders, unfair judgment, and violence that keeps spreading, and he refuses to dress his anger up in polite church language. We read the psalm, talk about why the imagery is so intense, and face the uncomfortable fact that the Bible sometimes gives us words for the moments we wish someone would finally pay for what they did.  But we don’t stop at the rage. We talk about the line Scripture draws so clearly: be angry, but don’t let anger turn into sin. That means we can name injustice, take action in a holy and righteous way, and still refuse to chase personal vengeance. The most powerful move isn’t getting even, it’s taking it to the Lord and trusting God to do what only he can do, in the right way and in the right time.  We also unpack why God’s timing can feel slow, and why that slowness is often tied to mercy. “Hurting people hurt people” isn’t an excuse, it’s a diagnosis, and it challenges us to admit something hard: the people we want judgment on may need mercy the same way we do. If you’re looking for a practical Christian approach to anger, resentment, biblical justice, and prayer, Psalm 58 gives you a path that is honest and transforming.  If this helped you, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, 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.

  2. 1d ago

    Psalm 57: How To Worship While Waiting

    Waiting on God can be harder than the crisis itself, especially when you have no idea when the answer is coming. Psalm 57 meets us right there. We open with David hiding in a cave, hunted by Saul, unsure how the story will turn out yet convinced God will keep His promise. That tension is familiar: we trust God will act, but the silence makes every day feel longer than it should. We talk through a simple analogy that exposes our expectations: if you order something online and you know the delivery date, you can be patient. Take away the date, and every day feels like failure. That’s often how prayer feels. God may already have a plan, but we interpret the wait as unfaithfulness. Psalm 57 pushes back and shows a better way to live in the gap, grounded in God’s character rather than our preferred timeline. Then we break down David’s pattern for “worship while waiting”: first, cry out to God for mercy and help; second, acknowledge the reality of the trouble; third, rest in hope and exalt God anyway. The takeaway is simple and challenging: every day God has not answered your prayer yet is not a day of God being unfaithful, it is one day closer to realizing He has been faithful all along. If this helped you, subscribe to the podcast, share it with a friend who’s in a waiting season, and leave a five-star review so more people can find Bible Breakdown. 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.

  3. 2d ago

    Psalm 56: When Sorrow Overwhelms You

    Some days you are not spiraling with anxiety, you are just sad, and you cannot even explain it. Psalm 56 gives us language for that kind of grief. David writes while surrounded by enemies, worn down by slander, and overwhelmed by fear, yet he keeps coming back to a stubborn, grounding confession: when he is afraid, he will trust God. We slow down and read the psalm carefully, because the Bible is not only theology, it is a guide for what to do with your emotions when life feels hostile. One line in Psalm 56 hits especially hard: God keeps track of our sorrows, collects our tears, and records each one. I talk about what that means in real life, when you feel broken on the inside and you are not sure why. We connect David’s words to the way sorrow often works in layers, not as one neat problem but as ten smaller wounds that add up. If you have ever wondered whether God sees the details of your pain, this passage answers with a clear yes. We also share a story from the aftermath of COVID about a friend who felt deep depression without a clear reason, until counseling helped him recognize an ungrieved loss: the abrupt end of a long held dream. That moment becomes a practical invitation for all of us. Sometimes we move on quickly, but our hearts do not move on, and we need God to bring what is hidden into the light so healing can begin. If you are in a season of sorrow, pray with open hands and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal what is underneath it, then take the next faithful step with God close beside you. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs hope, and leave a review so more people can find this daily Bible breakdown. What is one grief or loss you need to finally name? 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.

  4. 3d ago

    Psalm 55: When Anxiety Takes Over

    Anxiety doesn’t always hit like a lightning bolt. Sometimes it’s a slow flood, a thousand small worries that stack up until you feel paralyzed, short of breath, and desperate to escape. That’s why Psalm 55 is such a gift. Pastor Brandon reads David’s words out loud and doesn’t rush past the honesty: a pounding heart, trembling hands, and the thought, “If I had wings like a dove, I would fly away and rest.” We also talk about how anxiety gets sharper when the pain is personal. David isn’t only facing enemies “out there” he’s dealing with betrayal from someone close, the kind of relational stress that makes you want to isolate. If you’ve ever felt like you can’t even explain what’s wrong because it’s all blended into one heavy cloud, you’re not alone, and you’re not disqualified from loving God. The practical takeaway is simple and challenging: “Give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you.” We unpack what it looks like to name the burden in prayer, hand God the fear of it, and then leave the results with Him, not taking it back through constant rumination. There’s room here for process, daily repetition, and wise support, including the value of counseling that aligns with a biblical worldview. If you need a Christian framework for anxiety, a Psalm 55 devotional, or a prayer that helps you take the next step, press play. Subscribe, share this with someone who’s carrying too much, and leave a five-star review so more people can find the encouragement. 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.

  5. 4d ago

    Psalm 54: When You Are Betrayed

    Betrayal changes the way you hear every text, remember every conversation, and trust your own judgment. If you’ve ever thought, “I thought we were friends,” and then felt your stomach drop when someone turned on you, Psalm 54 puts words to that moment and shows a path forward that doesn’t harden your heart.  We read Psalm 54 with David’s story in mind: he’s on the run, vulnerable, and the very people who should protect him give away his secret. That’s the kind of betrayal that can make you spiral into bitterness or start questioning where God is in the middle of it all. We talk about why the first move matters so much. Before we run to friends, explanations, or fantasies of payback, David runs straight to God and asks for help. That simple choice becomes the foundation for emotional healing, spiritual maturity, and a clearer next step.  We also wrestle with the line “hurting people hurt people” not as an excuse for wrong actions, but as a way to understand what may be broken in someone who betrays you. Most of all, we practice what Psalm 54 models: honest prayer, naming the pain, then turning our hope back toward God as our helper. If you’re dealing with betrayal trauma, church hurt, relationship conflict, or just the ache of disappointed trust, this conversation gives you a starting point that’s both biblical and practical.  Subscribe, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What’s the first thing you want to say to God when betrayal hits? 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.

  6. 5d ago

    Psalm 53: The Predictable Path Of Atheism

    If you’ve ever wondered what a worldview is worth when life collapses, Psalm 53 offers a blunt test: follow the idea of “there is no God” to its logical end and see what it produces in the human heart. Pastor Brandon walks through David’s “song of meditation” and connects it to apologetics, especially the famous problem of evil: if God is good, why does evil exist? He argues that faith has a hard question to face, but unbelief doesn’t escape hard questions, it inherits more of them, including meaning, morality, and hope when suffering shows up uninvited.   We read Psalm 53 line by line, including its uncomfortable honesty that none of us is righteous on our own. That levels the conversation: this is not a victory lap over skeptics, it’s a mirror held up to the whole human race and a reminder that every person needs God’s rescue. From there, the focus shifts to the lived experience behind the Psalm’s contrast between terror and joy. When the darkest seasons hit, what holds you up? What do you do with grief, loneliness, and the feeling that nobody understands?   Pastor Brandon shares personal stories of loss and isolation, pointing to the steadying truth that we are not alone and that God brings us through what He brings us to. The episode ends with a practical challenge: people around us may be reaching for hope without knowing its name, and we’re called to offer Jesus with humility and compassion. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review if this encouraged you. Who’s one person you can reach out to with hope 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.

  7. Aug 29

    Psalm 52: How To Have Righteous Anger

    Evil doesn’t just make us sad. Sometimes it makes us furious, and then we’re left with a hard question: what does a Christian do with anger when real injustice is on the table? Today we’re in Psalm 52, where David doesn’t sanitize his words or pretend betrayal doesn’t hurt. He calls out lies, cruelty, and boastful wickedness head-on, and he shows us that honest language can be part of holiness when it’s rooted in truth.  We also unpack the story behind the psalm: David on the run from Saul, the betrayal of Doeg, and innocent priests murdered for helping someone they didn’t even know was being hunted. That backdrop makes David’s anger understandable, but the real lesson is what he does next. He refuses to let evil set the agenda for his soul. He names sin clearly, then hands ultimate vengeance to God, trusting God’s justice and God’s timing without giving up on doing what’s right.  If you’ve been searching for a Bible study on righteous anger, Christian anger management, justice in Scripture, or how to keep your heart pure in a toxic world, this conversation gives you a simple framework: tell the truth, seek proper justice, and keep your trust planted in God’s unfailing love like an olive tree that keeps thriving. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, 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.

  8. Aug 28

    Psalm 51: The Prayer Of True Repentance

    Getting exposed is one of the most painful moments in life, but it can also be the start of real freedom. Pastor Brandon opens Psalm 51 with the raw honesty of David, a king who tried to hide adultery, betrayal, and violence until the prophet Nathan told him the truth. That confrontation forces a choice every one of us recognizes: cover it up, or bring it into God’s light.  We slow down through David’s prayer of repentance and pull out what makes it real. He doesn’t minimize, blame, or negotiate. He anchors his hope in God’s unfailing love, chesed, the never-ending mercy that flows from God’s character. You’ll hear why “create in me a clean heart” is more than a line for worship songs, why God isn’t after performative sacrifice, and why a broken and repentant heart is the offering He welcomes.  Then we get practical. What does repentance look like when the struggle isn’t ancient history but current life: relationships that drift too far, small dishonest choices at work, gossip, alcohol, substances, gambling, and anything that tries to replace God? We talk about shame, how it clings to sin, and why God’s presence is a place where shame can finally be removed. If you’ve been stuck in hiding or you’ve lost the joy of salvation, Psalm 51 points to a way back, and it starts with one sincere prayer.  If this helps you, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a five-star review so more people can find daily Bible teaching. What part of Psalm 51 do you most need to pray 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.

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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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