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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 19:1-12 User’s Manual Allows For Crashes

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Plymothian

When Jesus had finished saying these things, he left Galilee and went into the region of Judea to the other side of the Jordan. 2 Large crowds followed him, and he healed them there. 3 Some Pharisees came to him … Continue reading →

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Matthew 18:21-35 Forgive!

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Plymothian

21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” 22 Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.[g] 23 … Continue reading →

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Matthew 18:15-20 Being Reconciled

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Plymothian

“If your brother or sister[b] sins,[c] go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. 16 But if they will not listen, take one or two others … Continue reading →

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Matthew 18:8-14 Pursuing Friendships With Worthless People

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Plymothian

8 If your hand or your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to enter life maimed or crippled than to have two hands or two feet and be thrown into … Continue reading →

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Matthew 18:1-9 Don’t Mess With God’s Children

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Plymothian

At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” 2 He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. 3 And he said: “Truly I … Continue reading →

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Matthew 17:22-27 Coin In A Fish Mouth

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Plymothian

When they came together in Galilee, he said to them, “The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men. 23 They will kill him, and on the third day he will be raised to life.” And … Continue reading →

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Matthew 17:14-20 Developing Faith In An Exhausting World

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Plymothian

When they came to the crowd, a man approached Jesus and knelt before him. 15 “Lord, have mercy on my son,” he said. “He has seizures and is suffering greatly. He often falls into the fire or into the water. 16 I … Continue reading →

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Matthew 17:9-13 Elijah Comes First

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Plymothian

As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus instructed them, “Don’t tell anyone what you have seen, until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.” 10 The disciples asked him, “Why then do the teachers of the law … Continue reading →

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Matthew 17:1-8 Transcendent Jesus

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Plymothian

After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. 2 There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes … Continue reading →

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Matthew 16:13-20 Who Are You, Jesus?

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Plymothian

13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” 14 They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the … Continue reading →

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