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About Plymothian

I teach at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. My interests include education, biblical studies, and spiritual formation. I have been married to Kelli since 1998 and we have two children, Daryl and Amelia. For recreation I like to run, play soccer, play board games, read and travel.

1 Peter 1: Identity: Chosen

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Plymothian

1 Peter 1 tells the Christian that they are chosen.  They are plucked from the meaningless angst of existence and assigned a purpose.  It is not necessary to delve into the fine points of Calvinism versus Arminianism.  It is enough … Continue reading →

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1 Peter 5:6-14 Humble and Alert

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Plymothian

6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.   8 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around … Continue reading →

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1 Peter 5:1-6 Mentoring and Being Mentored

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Plymothian

 To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ’s sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed: 2 Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not … Continue reading →

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1 Peter 4:12-19 Suffering for Being a Christian

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Plymothian

12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you … Continue reading →

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1 Peter 4:7-11 The End Is Nigh

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Plymothian

7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. … Continue reading →

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1 Peter 4:1-6 Leaving the Old Life Behind

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Plymothian

Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin. 2 As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human … Continue reading →

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1 Peter 3:13-22 Do Not Be Frightened

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Plymothian

13 Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? 14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats[b]; do not be frightened.”[c] 15 But in your hearts revere … Continue reading →

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1 Peter 3:8-12 Repaying Evil with Blessing.

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Plymothian

 8 Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. 9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that … Continue reading →

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1 Peter 3:1-7 Harmony in the Home

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Plymothian

Wives, in the same way submit yourselves to your own husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, 2 when they see the purity and reverence of your … Continue reading →

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1 Peter 2:18-25 Slaves

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Plymothian

18 Slaves, in reverent fear of God submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh. 19 For it is commendable if someone bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because they … Continue reading →

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