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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.

Matthew 21:23-32 Jesus: The Absolute Dictator

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Plymothian

23 Jesus entered the temple courts, and, while he was teaching, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him. “By what authority are you doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave you this authority?” 24 Jesus replied, … Continue reading →

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Matthew 21:12-21 Jesus Smashes the System

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Plymothian

12 Jesus entered the temple courts and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves. 13 “It is written,” he said to them, “‘My house will … Continue reading →

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Matthew 21:1-11 Not The Jesus They Were Looking For

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Plymothian

As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt … Continue reading →

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Matthew 20:29-34 What Do You Want Me To Do For You?

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Plymothian

29 As Jesus and his disciples were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed him. 30 Two blind men were sitting by the roadside, and when they heard that Jesus was going by, they shouted, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” … Continue reading →

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Matthew 20:17-28 Over Zealous Parent

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Plymothian

Now Jesus was going up to Jerusalem. On the way, he took the Twelve aside and said to them, 18 “We are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and … Continue reading →

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Matthew 7:13-29 Sunday School Lesson

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Plymothian

Matthew 7:13-29 (Part 1) 1. How do Muslims believe they find their way to God? 2. How are your relatives finding their way in life? Judo, kendo, taekwondo all end in do. This term means way, discipline, method or path. … Continue reading →

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Matthew 20:1-9 What’s In It For Me?

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Plymothian

“For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard. 2 He agreed to pay them a denarius[a] for the day and sent them into his vineyard. 3 “About nine … Continue reading →

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Matthew 19:23-30

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Plymothian

23 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Truly I tell you, it is hard for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven. 24 Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of … Continue reading →

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Matthew 19:16-22 Self-serving Morality

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Plymothian

16 Just then a man came up to Jesus and asked, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?” 17 “Why do you ask me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. If … Continue reading →

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Matthew 19:10-15 True to Our Calling

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Plymothian

10 The disciples said to him, “If this is the situation between a husband and wife, it is better not to marry.” 11 Jesus replied, “Not everyone can accept this word, but only those to whom it has been given. … Continue reading →

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