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.
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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!
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Jesus challenges religious leaders about empty rituals while demonstrating his power to heal both inner spiritual afflictions and outward physical conditions in Mark 7.
• Religious leaders criticize J…
We dive into Mark chapter 6, exploring multiple stories that all point to a singular truth: keeping our focus on Jesus brings success in both good times and difficult seasons.
• Jesus faces rejection …
Jesus demonstrates His unrivaled authority as King by confronting and defeating three powerful enemies: demonic possession, incurable disease, and death itself.
• A demon-possessed man controlled by a…
Jesus reveals himself as a master storyteller, using parables to convey complex spiritual principles about the Kingdom of God while teaching his disciples to apply these truths in real-life situation…
Mark chapter 2 reveals Jesus as the embodiment of salvation, constantly in motion and transforming every environment he enters with his healing presence and revolutionary teaching. Pastor Brandon exp…
Mark's Gospel captures the ministry of Jesus with urgency and action, presenting him as a servant king who notices suffering and brings healing to the broken.
• Gospel of Mark likely written between 5…
The ancient church manual known as the Didache offers a fascinating glimpse into early Christian practices, with specific guidelines for communion prayers and identifying false prophets. Pastor Brand…
We wrap up our study of Amos by exploring "Hope from Ashes" – how God always brings restoration after judgment, revealing His ultimate goal is to lead His people back to Him.
• Even when prophesying j…
Pastor Brandon explores Amos 8, examining what it truly means to struggle with the absence of God's favor. The prophet warns about a coming famine not of food but of hearing God's word—the most terri…
Pastor Brandon unpacks the metaphor of the plumb line from Amos 7, showing how God's Word serves as our objective standard for measuring spiritual truth and righteous living.
• The origin of the episo…
Pastor Brandon examines the prophet Amos's warning about "walking on thin ice" – how Israel's complacency and false security were leading them toward judgment despite their apparent prosperity and su…
Amos 5 reveals God's incredible grace even while pronouncing judgment on Israel, as He urges them to "come back to me and live" despite their religious hypocrisy and exploitation of the poor.
• God si…
Pastor Brandon explores Amos chapter 4, revealing how God sends wake-up calls to redirect His people before judgment comes. The prophet's harsh words to Israel weren't cruel but were meant as loving …
The special access we have to God comes with increased responsibility, not just endless privileges and benefits.
• Understanding the relationship between privilege and responsibility in the kingdom o…
Justice comes home in Amos 2 as we explore how God holds His own people to a higher standard than the surrounding nations because they should know better.
• God pronounces judgment on Moab, then turns…
Pastor Brandon introduces the book of Amos as a prophetic call to align worship with ethics, challenging believers to reflect God's character through justice and compassion rather than compartmentali…
Jesus teaches us about preparation and sovereignty as he deliberately walks toward his crucifixion, even knowing the betrayal, torture, and death that await him.
• Jesus announces his coming crucifixi…