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- Special Edition: (Easter) Luke 24:13-35
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On this special edition of Breaking Verses Down, Chico preaches on Luke 24: 13-35. We tag along with the Jesus as he walks and talks to Cleopas and his companion. It is true, Jesus died and rose from the grave and this scripture solidifies this truth. God bless you and Happy Resurrection Weekend.
35 min - Proverbs 7: 5-8
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In this episode we look at Proverbs 7:5-8 written by King Solomon. We learn some key principles for living a God blessed life. Want a stronger relationship with the Father? We are about to learn how in this episode. Blessings.
Proverbs 75Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.[a]7 Do not be wise in your own eyes;
fear the Lord and shun evil.
8 This will bring health to your body
and nourishment to your bones.32 min - Matthew 11: 28-30
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This episode is Gold everyone, gold! In this episode Chico teaches about how to find peace in Christ through being yoked to Him. What does the formula Surrender + Trust = Peace mean? Tune into this episode of BVD to find out.
Matthew 11: 28-30
28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”34 min - Isaiah 53: 4-6
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In this episode we break down verses found in the book of Isaiah. Isaiah 53:4-6 is a chunk of the prophesy that Isaiah spoke predicting the Lord Jesus Christ. We will dissect the words used by the prophet to better understand why this scripture describes Jesus sacrifice so brilliantly.
Isaiah 53Surely he took up our pain
and bore our suffering,
yet we considered him punished by God,
stricken by him, and afflicted.
5 But he was pierced for our transgressions,
he was crushed for our iniquities;
the punishment that brought us peace was on him,
and by his wounds we are healed.
6 We all, like sheep, have gone astray,
each of us has turned to our own way;
and the Lord has laid on him
the iniquity of us all.34 min - Chico Chat #1 With Pastor Wayne Nelson
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Pastor Wayne Nelson has been the lead Pastor at Eagle Mountain Church for 14 years. Today Pastor Wayne joins Chico and shares some Godly wisdom on the importance of having a strong relationship with God in your Christian walk. God bless you as you listen to wise words from Pastor Wayne.
44 min - 2 Corinthians 2:14-17
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In this episode Chico breaks down verse 14-17 in 2 Corinthians. We will see the importance of being representatives of Christ and how God sees us as we do so.
2 Corinthians 2:14-1714 But thanks be to God, who always leads us as captives in Christ’s triumphal procession and uses us to spread the aroma of the knowledge of him everywhere. 15 For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. 16 To the one we are an aroma that brings death; to the other, an aroma that brings life. And who is equal to such a task? 17 Unlike so many, we do not peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as those sent from God.
34 min - Jeremiah 9: 23-24
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On this episode we break down verses from the book of Jeremiah. In it we learn what God the Father considers being worthy of boasting about. Its a clear picture of God's heart.
Jeremiah 9:23-24
This is what the Lord says: Let not the wise boast of their wisdom or the strong boast of their strength or the rich boast of their riches, but let the one who boasts boast about this: the they have the understanding to know me, that I am the Lord, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for I delight, declares the Lord.26 min - John 11:35
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In this episode we discuss the shortest verse in the bible. John 11:35 is short in size but packs a powerful punch of God's love. We will dig into the meaning behind this scripture and answer why Jesus wept.
John 11:35 Jesus wept27 min - 2 Corinthians 10:5
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In this Episode we break down 2 Corinthians 10:5 and we learn why it is so important to guard our thought life.
We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought and make it obedient to Christ.30 min - Philippians 4:6-7
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In this episode we look at the Bible Scripture Philippians 4:6-7 and break it down so we have a greater understanding of it. I hope you are blessed.
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About Breaking Verses Down
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Breaking Verses Down came from a season of adversity in my own life—a time when I realized I needed more than simply knowing what the Bible said. I needed a clearer, deeper, and more personal…
understanding of God's Word and what it meant for my life.
I'm Jason McKenzie. Over the years, I've had the privilege of serving in ministry as a youth pastor and associate pastor, and today I serve as a member of the church council at Gateway Foursquare Church in Campbell River, British Columbia.
But if you're expecting a formal Bible lecture, you've probably come to the wrong place.
I believe we can take God's Word seriously without taking ourselves too seriously. Breaking Verses Down combines a genuine love for Scripture with personal stories, honest conversation, practical application, and a healthy dose of humour along the way.
Through my own seasons of adversity, I've discovered that Scripture isn't simply something to study—it's something that speaks into our struggles, questions, decisions, relationships, and everyday lives. When we slow down and seek a clearer and more personal understanding of God's Word, something changes. We don't just know more about God—we begin to know Him more deeply. And that can make our relationship with Him far richer and more rewarding.
That's the heart behind Breaking Verses Down.
This isn't about having every answer or making the Bible more complicated than it needs to be. It's about opening God's Word together, breaking it down in a relatable way, having a few laughs along the journey, and discovering the incredible depth, hope, wisdom, and truth contained within it.
My hope is that you don't finish an episode simply knowing more about a Bible verse. I hope you're encouraged to open God's Word for yourself, understand it more personally, draw closer to Jesus, and discover just how rewarding a deeper relationship with God can be.
So grab your Bible, grab a coffee, and join me as we break down God's Word—one verse at a time
I'm Jason McKenzie. Over the years, I've had the privilege of serving in ministry as a youth pastor and associate pastor, and today I serve as a member of the church council at Gateway Foursquare Church in Campbell River, British Columbia.
But if you're expecting a formal Bible lecture, you've probably come to the wrong place.
I believe we can take God's Word seriously without taking ourselves too seriously. Breaking Verses Down combines a genuine love for Scripture with personal stories, honest conversation, practical application, and a healthy dose of humour along the way.
Through my own seasons of adversity, I've discovered that Scripture isn't simply something to study—it's something that speaks into our struggles, questions, decisions, relationships, and everyday lives. When we slow down and seek a clearer and more personal understanding of God's Word, something changes. We don't just know more about God—we begin to know Him more deeply. And that can make our relationship with Him far richer and more rewarding.
That's the heart behind Breaking Verses Down.
This isn't about having every answer or making the Bible more complicated than it needs to be. It's about opening God's Word together, breaking it down in a relatable way, having a few laughs along the journey, and discovering the incredible depth, hope, wisdom, and truth contained within it.
My hope is that you don't finish an episode simply knowing more about a Bible verse. I hope you're encouraged to open God's Word for yourself, understand it more personally, draw closer to Jesus, and discover just how rewarding a deeper relationship with God can be.
So grab your Bible, grab a coffee, and join me as we break down God's Word—one verse at a time