Misunderstood by the Family
Pastor Chuck Swindoll explores Mark 3:20–21 and 31–35, entering into the pain of family misunderstanding.
In his second letter to Timothy, Paul wrote that “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:16-17). Christians from the apostles until now have, like Paul, regarded Scripture as central to the life and growth of the Church.
But even though we know its importance to our lives, too often our knowledge and application of Scripture remain minimal. Why? Perhaps sitting down to study the Bible might seem intimidating, or it could just be difficult to carve out some devotional time. Maybe you have questions about the Bible, but you aren’t sure where to look for answers.
Let these tools, articles, audio sermons, and resources help you incorporate the Scriptures more fully into your life.
Pastor Chuck Swindoll explores Mark 3:20–21 and 31–35, entering into the pain of family misunderstanding.
From Mark 3:7–15, Pastor Chuck Swindoll considers the draining toll of Jesus’ ministry and how the Saviour consistently prioritized the eternal over the temporal, and why believers must face the dangers of living with an overdrawn schedule.
Pastor Chuck Swindoll turns to Mark 3:1–6, contrasting Jesus’ warm compassion with the Pharisees’ cold indifference and underscoring the call to show mercy to the “least of these,” those who cannot care for themselves.
From Mark 2:18–28, Pastor Chuck Swindoll identifies three battles worth fighting: the battle for continual joy, the battle for ageless flexibility, and the battle for meeting real needs.
Pastor Chuck Swindoll unpacks Mark 2:13–17, showing that Jesus intentionally pursued the very people the religious establishment rejected.
It’s probably true that most North Americans have at least six copies of the Bible in their possession—and that doesn’t count digital copies! We’re blessed with the freedom to read and own the Bible, but often we take the Bible for granted. Why not read through the Bible this year?
From Mark 2:1–12, Pastor Chuck Swindoll recounts a dramatic miracle that unveiled Jesus’ divine authority to forgive.
Pastor Chuck Swindoll teaches from Mark 1:40–45, illustrating how leprosy in the Bible mirrors the spiritual disease of sin—an internal condition beyond every human remedy.
Reading through the Bible can be like taking a road trip. Each book has different scenes and along the way you meet interesting characters.
From Mark 1:29–39, Pastor Chuck Swindoll draws three lessons from a single day in Jesus’ life.