The story opens in the dark and ends with a door flung wide. We journey through John 20—an empty tomb, a folded face cloth, a name spoken with tenderness, and peace breaking into a locked room—to trace how the resurrection moves people from fear to purpose and from doubt to confession. The details matter: Jewish timekeeping clarifies the “third day,” the linen wrappings hint at intention over theft, and Jesus’ wounds anchor hope in reality rather than wishful thinking.

We start with Mary Magdalene, whose grief turns to recognition the moment Jesus says her name. That intimate moment reframes loss into calling, and she becomes the first messenger of the risen King. From there, we step into a room thick with fear where Jesus speaks, Peace be with you, shows his scars, and breathes the Holy Spirit, commissioning ordinary people to carry extraordinary news of forgiveness. The message is clear and urgent: forgiveness isn’t a human invention but a gift we are sent to announce.

Thomas represents so many of us who need more than reports; we need an encounter. Eight days later, Jesus meets him where he is, inviting touch and trust. Thomas responds with the strongest confession in the Gospel of John, My Lord and my God, a pivot that tradition says led him to a life of bold witness. We close by returning to John’s purpose statement: these signs are written so you may continue to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. If this conversation stirred something in you—curiosity, hope, or even questions—tap follow, share this with a friend, and leave a review telling us which moment hit home.

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.

The story of Good Friday often gets softened by routine, but John 19 won’t let us look away. We step into Pilate’s courtroom, where uncertainty and politics collide with a presence that won’t bend. Pilate sees something different in Jesus and tries to release him, yet fear of Caesar and the roar of the crowd pull the strings. When Pilate claims power, Jesus answers with quiet clarity: authority comes from above. That single exchange reframes everything we think about control, justice, and truth.

From the crown of thorns to the purple robe, the mockery drips with irony. The soldiers gamble for a seamless garment and unknowingly fulfill Scripture. A trilingual sign above the cross proclaims “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews” to the world, and no edit can silence it. We trace the physical reality of crucifixion and why the scourging made this death so swift, then watch how love operates under maximum pain. Jesus notices his mother and entrusts her to John, building a new household at the foot of the cross. This is love as decision, not sentiment; love that orders care even as the world unravels.

When Jesus says “I am thirsty,” Scripture echoes. When he declares “It is finished,” history pivots. The spear pierces, blood and water flow, and again prophecy stands verified. Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus step forward with spices and a new tomb near a garden, a bold act of allegiance before the dawn breaks. We reflect on the purpose of John’s Gospel—to help us keep believing that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and to find life in his name—and why the cross is not an accident but a plan completed.

If you’re wrestling with guilt, powerlessness, or doubt, this chapter offers a lens and a lifeline. Walk with us through the text as we explore authority from above, prophecy fulfilled, and the fierce, focused love that finishes what it begins. If this moved you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review to help others find the message. What line from John 19 stays with you 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.

A torchlit garden. A name spoken that drops soldiers to the ground. A disciple swinging wildly, then shrinking by a charcoal fire. We journey through John 18 from Gethsemane to Pilate’s judgment hall, tracing how Jesus stands steady while every human power wavers. I share why John’s account feels different—likely shaped by insider access to the high priest’s circle—and how that vantage point reveals the texture of the night: the mock hearing before Annas, the slap that tests Jesus’ resolve, and the measured words that keep truth intact without derailing the path to the cross.

Peter’s story pulls at the heart: fierce loyalty that turns to fear, a sword that misses, three denials that end with a rooster’s cry. We talk about failure that doesn’t get the final word and a Savior who restores what we break. Then Pilate steps into view, a governor caught between politics and conscience. Jesus speaks of a kingdom not from this world, not because it is distant, but because it refuses the tools of coercion. Pilate asks, “What is truth?”—and we consider the cost of knowing the answer.

One more thread ties the night together: the choice between Jesus and Barabbas. We explore the echo of Leviticus’ two goats—one offered for the Lord, one sent away—mirrored in two “sons,” one released to vanish from the record and one carried forward to bear the world’s guilt. That pattern isn’t trivia; it’s the story of substitution and mercy. By the end, we’re left with three portraits—Jesus’ courage, Peter’s collapse, Pilate’s cynicism—and a question for us: where do we stand when truth asks for our loyalty?

Listen to walk the path from garden to gavel with fresh eyes, find new meaning in familiar verses, and rediscover why John wrote so we might believe. If this stirred your thinking, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review—it helps more people find the conversation. Then tell me: which moment challenged you most?

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.

What if the most powerful prayer ever prayed over you wasn’t for comfort, but for courage, holiness, and unity? We open John 17 and listen as Jesus looks to the Father on the road to Gethsemane, not asking for escape, but asking that his followers be protected from the evil one, set apart by truth, and sent into the world with a shared witness. This is more than a devotional moment; it’s a blueprint for discipleship that holds up under pressure.

We walk through the context of John’s Gospel, the Last Supper’s aftermath, and why this passage dismantles the idea that the Son is lesser than the Father. You’ll hear how Jesus defines eternal life as knowing God, why shared glory before creation matters for understanding the Trinity, and how that theology fuels everyday faith. Then we press into the practical heart of the prayer: Scripture as the engine of sanctification, unity as the church’s public apologetic, and mission as a step toward need rather than a retreat from risk. Along the way, we highlight how a high view of God’s word stabilizes identity, sharpens discernment, and strengthens resilience when life gets loud.

By the end, you’ll see why Jesus’ priorities for his people still shape our witness: a joy that lasts, a holiness that’s grounded in truth, and a unity strong enough to make the gospel visible. If today finds you wanting deeper roots and a clearer purpose, John 17 is your next step. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs courage, and leave a review to help others 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.

What if the promise of trouble is actually a doorway to peace? We walk through John 16—Jesus’ final long conversation before the cross—and hear Him tell the truth about sorrow, scattering, and fear. He doesn’t soften the edges. Instead, He promises something better: the Holy Spirit within us, guidance into truth, and joy no one can steal.

We unpack why Jesus’ departure is to our advantage. The Advocate convicts the world of unbelief, reveals true righteousness by pointing to the risen Christ, and announces judgment over the ruler of this world. That’s not theological trivia—it’s the backbone of everyday courage. We also draw a bright line between condemnation and conviction. Condemnation shames and isolates. Conviction invites us back to the Father for forgiveness and restoration. Knowing the difference changes how we respond after failure and how quickly we return to grace.

Prayer gets clearer too. Jesus teaches us to ask the Father directly in His name, by the Spirit’s power. That alignment shapes our desires and strengthens our confidence. And when Jesus says, “You will have trouble,” He pairs it with the banner we cling to: “Take heart; I have overcome the world.” This isn’t optimism. It’s a settled reality that reframes every valley—whether you’re just out of a storm, deep in one, or heading toward it.

Join us for a grounded, hope-filled walk through John 16. Learn to spot the Spirit’s voice, pray with clarity, and carry peace that holds under pressure. If this encourages you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review to help others find the show. What promise are you holding onto 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.

A quiet walk to Gethsemane becomes a masterclass on purpose. We open John 15 and hear Jesus reframe success with a vineyard in view: the Father as Gardener, Jesus as the true Vine, and us as branches designed to live, flourish, and bear fruit through abiding. Instead of chasing outcomes, we talk about anchoring our lives in the daily choice to remain, let his words dwell in us, and trust pruning as a sign of care, not rejection.

We share why pruning is painful yet essential, how obedience becomes the trellis that supports joy, and what it means to move from servants to friends who carry the Father’s business. That shift changes everything about prayer, desire, and mission—asking in Jesus’ name with a heart shaped by his character. We get honest about the tension: when you pursue holiness, some people push back. Jesus’ warning is clear, but so is his provision. The Advocate, the Spirit of Truth, strengthens our courage, steadies our witness, and keeps us close when pressure rises.

If you’ve felt worn out by striving, this conversation will help you trade hurry for rootedness and metrics for fruit that lasts—love that sacrifices, joy that holds, peace that disarms. Our aim is simple and demanding: stay connected while God defines success. Listen now, share with a friend who needs courage to remain, and leave a review so more people can find the Bible Breakdown Podcast. Subscribe for daily chapter journeys and let’s keep walking in the Word together.

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.

Start with the honest question so many of us carry: are there really many ways to God? We open John 14 and sit with Jesus’ most direct words—“I am the way, the truth, and the life”—and trace what that means for anxious hearts, honest doubts, and everyday discipleship. Without jargon or hedging, we explore why exclusive truth can actually lead to expansive grace, deep freedom, and real peace.

We walk through the text line by line: a prepared place, a promised return, and a path that is not a system but a Person. Thomas asks the question we all ask, and Jesus answers with Himself. From there we wrestle with the claim’s implications in a world that prizes options, and we show how the gospel does not flatten differences between faiths but clarifies them—rooting hope in the Son who reveals the Father. Along the way, we unpack the promise that believers will do greater works, not for spectacle but for mission, fueled by prayer aligned with Jesus’ name and focused on the Father’s glory.

The center of our comfort is the Advocate. Jesus will not leave us as orphans; the Holy Spirit comes to teach, remind, and guide, forming the inner life that bears lasting fruit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. We share how obedience flows from love, why God’s commands are the rails that make freedom possible, and how the peace Jesus gives is stronger than the storms we face. As the scene shifts from the upper room toward the garden, the call becomes clear: trust the way, walk in the truth, and receive the life that only Christ can give.

If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review to help others find the Bible Breakdown. Join our Bible Breakdown Discussion community and tell us how you explain John 14:6 to people you love.

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.

A quiet room after dinner. A teacher rises, lays aside his outer robe, and ties on a towel. What happens next upends every assumption about power, dignity, and what love looks like when it gets its hands wet. We journey through John 13 with Pastor Brandon, tracing how Jesus transforms a lowly task into a living picture of the kingdom—and how that picture still confronts our habits, our hierarchies, and our hearts.

We start with the shock of foot washing in its cultural setting, where dusty roads made clean feet a courtesy reserved for the lowest servant. Peter objects, and Jesus responds with a lesson that reaches beyond ritual: those who are washed still need their feet cleaned. That’s a map for daily discipleship, where grace gives you a new identity and regular confession keeps the grit from hardening your soul. Then the camera turns to Judas. Jesus washes the feet of the one who will betray him and shares bread with the one already choosing the night. It’s love offered with open eyes, not sentimentality—an unwavering posture that refuses to let another’s sin dictate our character.

When Judas departs, Jesus speaks of glory—not as applause, but as self-giving. From that place he gives a new commandment: love one another as I have loved you. That standard becomes the badge of a disciple and the church’s most persuasive witness. We talk about what that love looks like in ordinary life, far beyond a single ceremony: noticing the unseen, yielding status, and meeting real needs without keeping score. Finally, we sit with Peter’s bold promise and Jesus’ sober prediction of denial—held together by a basin already used in love. Failure will come, but grace arrives first. That sequence is the hope that keeps us moving.

If you’re ready to rethink greatness, trade titles for towels, and find practical ways to serve where the grime gathers in your world, this conversation will give you handles and heart. Listen, share with a friend who needs courage to love again, and if it helps you, subscribe and leave a quick review so more people can find the show. What’s one place you can pick up the towel this week?

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.