The Daily Plunge!

Previously Established Promise (Galatians 3:15–22). God preached the promise giving blessing through his grace. The blessing cannot come through the Law and you being a good person. Rather the Law consigns everything under sin’s control so grace comes only through faith in Christ alone. #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #Galatians

Foolish Bewitched Effort (Galatians 3:1–14). If your eternal goal is based on being a good person you are under the curse of the Law. The curse is you must be perfect all the time. The blessing of the Holy Spirit doesn’t come through your efforts but is bestowed by faith.

Forcing Circumcision Hypocrisy (Galatians 2:11–21). Paul calls folks out for their religious hypocrisy. While they cannot live by legalism, they force others to bear that burden. Any theology that is Jesus plus some other requirement is not the Gospel, but simply another form of the Law. #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #Galatians

Secret Law Bringer Spies (Galatians 1:18-2:10). Paul talks about secret spies who resented the freedom in Christ he proclaims. Only in Christ and his redemption can you be free to be a human being. Otherwise you are political being constantly defending your choices.

Cursed People Pleasing (Galatians 1:1–17). Preaching focused on pleasing people confuses and perverts the message and is no gospel at all. The Gospel revealed by Christ doesn’t get human permission. The apostles and disciples called by God are servants of Christ, not people pleasers.

Practicing Encouraging Workers (2 Thessalonians 3:1–18). Trust the Lord is faithful to strengthen and protect you, even from idle disruptive busybodies. Those believers who do not live according to the teaching of the apostles are urged to imitate Christ and his apostles. #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #Thessalonians

Lawless Boogey Man (2 Thessalonians 2:1–17). We are advised not to be unsettled and deceived about Christ’s return. Where is God’s temple where the Lawless One will exalt himself? How is the Lawless One overthrown and destroyed in your life? Are you seeking God’s Word and Christ’s splendor?

Into Presence & Majesty (2 Thessalonians 1:1–12). Growing in faith and love is essential to the Christian life. God deems us worthy through Christ to welcome us into His presence and majesty. His power is nothing less than the love that redeems us and conquers death. #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #Thessalonians

Mundane Continual Celebration (1 Thessalonians 5:12–28). As we live shaped by the end times, we live celebrating the grace of Christ. We honor those who work hard in the Gospel for us. We live as a celebrating community awaiting Christ’s coming. We are always rejoicing and worshipping. #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #Thessalonians

Wasting Ink On End-times (1 Thessalonians5:1–11). You know very well the Day of the Lord will be unexpected. Folks think they can write off God without consequences. You are not surprised, rather the end times shape you to live out God’s love. #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #Thessalonians,

Death Is Really Death (1 Thessalonians4:13–18). No afterlife exists disconnected from God. God is sovereign over life and death. We have hope because when Christ comes to judge the dead and the living we will be raised to eternal life. #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #Thessalonians,

Ambitious Sanctifying Quietness (1 Thessalonians 4:1–12). Trusting God’s promises in the risen Christ results in living a sanctified life. To live a quiet and sanctified requires intentional ambition. Do not be dependent on pleasing others, but live to please God who frees you. #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #Thessalonians,

Encouraging Overflowing Faith (1 Thessalonians3:1–13). Even though they undergo struggles, spiritual leaders are more worried about their flock. If you are growing in your faith, you are destined for troubles in this world of sin. Do you see your faith as a blessing to other Christians? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #Thessalonians,

My Crown And Joy (1 Thessalonians2:13–20). The greatest desire of discipling leaders is see the word of God at work in you. The goal is for you to imitate other mature Christians even through difficulties. The crown and joy of spiritual leaders are fully formed believers. #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #Thessalonians,

In Face Of Strong Opposition (1 Thessalonians 2:1–12). What opposition does the Gospel face within yourself? When your church appeals to you to grow in faith, is their motivation impure, or is it because they care for you? Not only do they share the Gospel, but their very lives. #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #Thessalonians,

Faith Imitating Prototypes (1 Thessalonians 1:1-10). Do you thank God for your brothers and sisters in your church? You know God has chosen you because the Gospel has come with power in your life. Do you let the Gospel have power in your life, or do you try to constrain its influence? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #Thessalonians,

Future Glory Shepherding (1 Peter 5:1-14). Elders are called to eagerly shepherd the flock in their charge exercising oversight and modelling the life of faith. Do we train ourselves for faith knowing this is the best way to avoid being eaten by the devil? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #1Peter, #EpistlePeter

Last Day Living (1 Peter 4:7-19). Be clear minded focusing your life towards Jesus. Like loving fellow Christians deeply to cover over sin. Serve others with God’s grace. What is the promise in the end for those who trust and obey the Gospel? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #1Peter, #EpistlePeter

Enduring Righteous Harm (1 Peter 3:13-4:6). Don’t fear the threats against your faith. When people speak malice against your faith, respond with gentleness and respect. Christ suffered once for sins to bring you to God. You spent enough time as reckless living pagans. Live in hope. #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #1Peter, #EpistlePeter

Gracious Bling Adorned (1 Peter 3:1-12). Your external beauty emerges from your How are you attractive to your spouse? Do you put effort into dressing up spiritually? How we treat other Christians begins with our spouse. Is your marriage adorned with grace? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #1Peter, #EpistlePeter

Instead Of Retaliation (1 Peter 2:11-25). Are we willing to have pagans accuse of looking strange? Rather retaliate Christ bore suffering, entrusting himself to the LORD. God called you to imitate Jesus. So live as people freed from sin using your freedom to glorify God in your life. #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #1Peter, #EpistlePeter

Removing Even A Smidgeon (1 Peter 2:1-10). Can we rid ourselves of all malice, all deceit and all slander? Only through Christ can we be newborn and pure. If you are precious and chosen by God, is Jesus Christ precious to you? To be a Christian is to be priest who proclaim God’s mercy. #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #1Peter, #EpistlePeter

Only Fully Sober (1 Peter 1:13-25). Are we coasting through our faith comatose?  When God redeemed you with the precious life of Christ God called you to live out a holy faith. Through the enduring, eternal power of the Word of God you are born again. (cf. Eph 5:26) #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #1Peter, #EpistlePeter

Greater Than Gold (1 Peter 1:1-12). We are chosen by God through the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit. The struggles we go through prove if our faith is genuine or only superficial. What value do you perceive of your God-given faith? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #1Peter, #EpistlePeter

Don’t Be Slow Of Heart (Luke 24:13-35). Two disciples getting away from Jerusalem encounter the risen Christ. Jesus doesn’t lose his sense of humor after being crucified. “What things?” Disciples go spastic. Are you foolish not to believe the resurrection? Are you slow of heart to believe the proclamation that He is Alive!? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScr...