The Daily Plunge!

Propitiated Praises (Matthew 21:12-22). How do we expect the power of God to come to us? Jesus says praise of God is on the lips of children. Rather than doubt, if you have faith the Lord will give you the kingdom. #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #GospelofMatthew

Stirred To Misconception (Matthew 21:1-11). On his way into Jerusalem Jesus sends two disciples on a chore based on his name. What does the Lord send you to do out of his authority? The whole city is stirred by his entry. Do we stir our city with our expectation of a Messiah? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #GospelofMatthew

Rebuking Blind Sinners (Matthew 20:29-34). Who shoos blind people or sinners to tell them to get away from Jesus? What mercy do you want from Jesus? We want to be made whole. Do you cry out to Jesus in confidence and faith? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #GospelofMatthew

Tone Deaf Disciples (Matthew 20:17-28). After telling his disciples he will be rejected and crucified, the disciples are more concerned about prestige. In the Kingdom, to be a leader is to be servant of all. Jesus paves the way by giving his life as a ransom for all. #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #GospelofMatthew

Labor of Regret? (Matthew 20:1-16). Parables often confront us with the Law. Always ask who are you in the parable? Does God ask you to work for salvation? Do you see being a Christian as a labor or a gift of invitation? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #GospelofMatthew

Needle Eyed Impossibilities (Matthew 19:23-30). Do you trust wealth to save you? Inheriting eternity is impossible for people, but God is in the business of the impossible. If we leave behind everything, what will there be for us? You will inherit eternal life. #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #GospelofMatthew

Want To Be Perfect? (Matthew 19:13-22). Jesus says to bring the little children to him. Are you helping your children to come into the presence of Christ? If you insist on working for eternal life, Jesus will let you struggle under the full weight of the Law. #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #GospelofMatthew

Any And Every Reason (Matthew 19:1-12). Religious experts want to debate the loopholes in the Law. Jesus affirms the narrowness of the Law to shift focusing on the promise of God. Still the disciples look for a rule to live by than a promise to live into. #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #GospelofMatthew

Be A Grateful Sinner (Matthew 18:21-35). How much should we forgive? Jesus tells the parable of crazy king who forgives a scheming servant who owes 5,000 life times of debt. Who are you in the parable? Do you think you can buy yourself time and pay back God? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #GospelofMatthew

Go After Your Offender (Matthew 18:10-20). Jesus tells us how the good shepherd goes after the wandering, offending sheep. He challenges us to be clean and transparent about our interactions to bring forgiveness. How does Jesus treat you? How do you treat others? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #GospelofMatthew

Greatest Heavenly Child (Matthew 18:1-9). Jesus turns being the greatest in heaven upside down when he says we must become like children, trusting and dependent on the promise. What causes you to stumble that are you willing to cut out of your life? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #GospelofMatthew

Children Of The Temple (Matthew 17:22-27). Growing in our faith always requires a cost. What are the illusions you need to liquidate? We belong to the House of God through the Son, Christ Jesus. We don’t pay a tax. We give ourselves out of freedom. #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #GospelofMatthew

Jesus Is Staying With Us (Matthew 17:14-21). The power for driving out the brokenness of this world resides solely with God. Not the disciples. Do we live in a perverse and unbelieving generation? How long shall we stay with Jesus? Rely on the healing the power of God. #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #GospelofMatthew

Leaning Into Your Savior (Matthew 17:1-13). Why does Jesus takes Peter, James and John up the mountain where he is transfigured? Do you desire to see Jesus in his glory? Do you say you want a deeper relationship with Jesus but are unwilling to lean more into him? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #GospelofMatthew

Refusing Christ’s Cross (Matthew 16:21-28). The cross goes against our will for God. Yet no disciple can grow in faith unless they go through the cross. What does Christ give in exchange for you? What do you give in exchange for Christ? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #GospelofMatthew

Messiah Revelation Blessing (Matthew 16:13-20). The world dismisses Jesus as only a teacher, prophet or politician. Only by the revelation of God does Peter or us come to know Jesus as the Christ. Yet God uses broken vessels like us through which to build his Church. #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #GospelofMatthew

Beware Philosophical Tests (Matthew 16:1-12). The experts of the world demand a test of Jesus to meet their philosophical expectations. Again Jesus offers only the sign of Jonah. The yeast of the pharisees is to doubt the Word of God. #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #GospelofMatthew

How Much Do You Have? (Matthew 15:29-39). Are we amazed when we see new life springing from the Word of God? Having compassion on the crowd Jesus asks the disciples what they have. Jesus has the Word of power with the loaves to feed thousands. #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #GospelofMatthew

Sin Bleeding Remorse (Matthew 15:21-28). How much of our sinful lives bleeds over into the lives of others? We meet the Jesus who chooses. The sinful woman knows this and claims her status as a sinner. Even more she claims the promise of Christ who comes for sinners. #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #GospelofMatthew

The Dull Nullify God’s Word (Matthew 15:1-20). Jesus tells the religious legalists they nullify the Word of God for their human philosophy. What defiles you is not physical dirt, but the sin that comes out of our mouths and through our hands. What cleanses your heart? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #GospelofMatthew

Frightened By Jesus (Matthew 14:22-36). Have you ever been frightened by Jesus because He calls you in a new direction? How often we let our anxiety and fear drives us rather than being guided by faith. Rather than believe the #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #GospelofMatthew

Bring Them To Me (Matthew 14:13-21).  Jesus sees the people, has compassion on them, and heals their sickness. Do we send people away to fend for themselves? In the midst of our scarcity, Jesus says to bring them to me where he distributes the gifts, the promise to them. #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #GospelofMatthew

The Kingdom Serves Up Life (Matthew 14:1-12). Herod hears reports of miracles of Jesus demonstrating the Kingdom of God breaking in. Herod fears being confronted by the Law. What is his response to the Law? Serving up death on a platter. What does Christ’s Kingdom serve up? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #GospelofMatthew

Miracle Impeding Offense (Matthew 13:53-58). Just as the parables confound, Jesus returns to his hometown where they dismiss him. Where does Jesus get this wisdom and miraculous power? This world takes offense at Jesus. The lack of faith impedes Jesus performing miracles. #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #GospelofMatthew

Good Fish Bad Fish (Matthew 13:44-52). Do you have a star? Who judges who is a good fish bad fish? As we strive for this righteousness, there is no assurance. The teacher of the Law who becomes a disciples will have a blessing to show off. #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #GospelofMatthew