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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 4:12-17 Kingdom of Heaven

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Plymothian

12 When Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, he withdrew to Galilee. 13 Leaving Nazareth, he went and lived in Capernaum, which was by the lake in the area of Zebulun and Naphtali— 14 to fulfill what … Continue reading →

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Matthew 4:1-11 Jesus Tempted

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Plymothian

Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted[a] by the devil. 2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, … Continue reading →

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Matthew 3:11-17 Following Jesus Through Baptism

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Plymothian

11 “I baptize you with[b] water for repentance. But after me comes one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with[c] the Holy Spirit and fire. 12 His winnowing … Continue reading →

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Matthew 3:1-10 Preparing Yourself

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Plymothian

In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea 2 and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” 3 This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah: “A voice of … Continue reading →

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Matthew 2:13-23 Far From Home

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Plymothian

13 When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up,” he said, “take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going … Continue reading →

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Matthew 2:1-12 Wise Men

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Plymothian

1-2 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem village, Judah territory— this was during Herod’s kingship—a band of scholars arrived in Jerusalem from the East. They asked around, “Where can we find and pay homage to the newborn King of the … Continue reading →

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Matthew 1:18-25 Running On Rails

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Plymothian

18 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about[d]: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. 19 Because Joseph her husband … Continue reading →

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Matthew 1:1-17 Jesus’ Pedigree

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Plymothian

The family tree of Jesus Christ, David’s son, Abraham’s son: 2-6 Abraham had Isaac, Isaac had Jacob, Jacob had Judah and his brothers,  Judah had Perez and Zerah (the mother was Tamar), Perez had Hezron, Hezron had Aram,  Aram had … Continue reading →

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Matthew: Why?

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Plymothian

As I read Matthew last year I became more sorely aware of something that is important.  Jesus is a person.  THe gospels introduce us to Jesus with the idea that everyone can know him.  I will be reading through Matthew … Continue reading →

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Matthew 28:16-20 Over To You

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Plymothian

16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in … Continue reading →

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