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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 7:1-6 Don’t Judge

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Plymothian

“Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. 3 “Why do you look at … Continue reading →

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Matthew 6:16-34 Heaven Is Where The Heart Is

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Plymothian

16-18 “When you practice some appetite-denying discipline to better concentrate on God, don’t make a production out of it. It might turn you into a small-time celebrity but it won’t make you a saint. If you ‘go into training’ inwardly, … Continue reading →

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Matthew 6:7-15 The Lord’s Prayer

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Plymothian

7 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. 9 “This, … Continue reading →

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Matthew 6:1-6 Doing Good Secretly

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Plymothian

“Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 “So when you give to the needy, do not announce it … Continue reading →

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Matthew 5:27-37 Another Way To Dehumanize People

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Plymothian

27 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’[e] 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye … Continue reading →

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Matthew 5:21-26 II Dehumanizing Your Wife

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Plymothian

21 ‘You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, “You shall not murder,[a] and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.” 22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or … Continue reading →

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Matthew 5:21-26 On The Path To Murder

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Plymothian

21 ‘You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, “You shall not murder,[a] and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.” 22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or … Continue reading →

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Matthew 5:17-20 Christianity As Jewish

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Plymothian

13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. 14 “You are the light … Continue reading →

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Matthew 5:1-12 Blessed Now

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Plymothian

Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them. He said: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit,     for theirs is the kingdom of … Continue reading →

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Matthew 4:18-25 Follow

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Plymothian

18 As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 19 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and … Continue reading →

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