The Daily Plunge!

Joy-filled Heavenly Residency (Philippians 3:17–4:7). Do you live in opposition to Christ focused on dwelling in this broken world? Or will you imitate Paul to take up residency in Christ? The power of the resurrection enables to rejoice always – because our residence is transformed. Live rent free in Heaven. #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #Philipp...

Loss Of Confident Flesh (Philippians 3:1–16). Do we rejoice more in the works of our human effort than we do in the work of Christ? Everything we do gets multiplied by Zero at our death and judgment. I want to gain Christ and know the power of his resurrection! #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #Philippians

Fearful Quaking Salvation (Philippians 2:12–33). We are to live out our salvation together without grumbling and quarreling. We should be glad and rejoice when God’s children shine clinging to the Word of Life. Who is pouring themselves in genuine concern for God’s people? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #Philippians

If Any Human Likeness (Philippians 2:1–11). Christ took on complete human likeness, being obedient to God in death. His obedience is our encouragement, comfort and grace. Will we embrace our likeness to Christ by being completely human trusting God all the way too? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #Philippians

Chained Christ Certainty (Philippians 1:12-30). How can we make the wild claim that suffering advances the Gospel? The reality of the cross. God uses even unholy Christians to advance the gospel because the power is in the Word, not the ministers. #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #Philippians

Committed Christ Affection (Philippians 1:1-11). We are saints and servants of Christ bought with a price. Do we thank God for fellow Christians? Are we committed to grow in Christ love more and more? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #Philippians

Ongoing Apostolic Acts (Acts 28:17-31). The conclusion of Acts emphasizes the work of the Kingdom, the expansion of the gospel, the sharing of the Gospel and the enlightening work of the Holy Spirit. How does the Acts of the Apostles continuing? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #BookofActs #ActsoftheApostles

Welcomed Honored Prisoner (Acts 28:1-16). Safely on shore they are welcomed by people of peace. Paul winters for 3 months healing and teaching the faith. Then he encounters Christians who welcome him and encourage him. He is not alone. Where are you seeing God blessed coincidences? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #BookofActs #ActsoftheApostles

Shipwrecked To Deliverance (Acts 27:27-44). After two weeks of being driven by storms, Paul gives thanks to God and enjoys a meal. He trusts the God of promises that no one will be lost? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #BookofActs #ActsoftheApostles

Nonsensical Nautical Prophesies (Acts 27:9-26). Why would you listen to spiritual prophesies over the advise of seasoned experts? In the storm that cause loss and fear they are reminded to trust the God who makes promises. Still, are we ready run aground? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #BookofActs #ActsoftheApostles

Insane Interrogating Persuasion (Acts 26:24-27:8). The Roman governor declares hope in the resurrection is insane. If you know Jesus, his life and death, then you know the resurrection is true and reasonable. Closed minds will not accept it. #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #BookofActs #ActsoftheApostles

Resurrection Hope Defense (Acts 26:1-23). Christ has called away Paul from his hateful obsession to persecute disciples to open the eyes of people from darkness to light, from Satan to God. His resurrection hope from the crucified and risen Messiah is his defense. What defense do you have? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #BookofActs #ActsoftheApostl...

Dead Man Alive (Acts 25:13-27). The despots who use violence to enhance their position are curious to hear the message. The dispute is over the dead man Jesus Christ now being alive. Why does belief in the Resurrection deserve death? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #BookofActs #ActsoftheApostles

Judged By The Law (Acts 24:24-25:12). Where Felix hoped for a bribe, Paul teaches on righteousness, self-control, and God’s judgment. The Law does not lead to new life. Why do we Christians let ourselves be judged by the legalism of this rebellious world? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #BookofActs #ActsoftheApostles

Resurrection Hope Indictment (Acts 24:1-23). We proclaim Jesus is the fulfillment of all the Law and Prophets. Our hope is in the risen Christ. Do we have a faith in the resurrection that be worthy of an indictment? Do people accuse you of hoping in the risen Christ? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #BookofActs #ActsoftheApostles

Accusation Worthy Witness (Acts 23:23-35). God provides a Roman cohort of soldiers to protect his apostle. When the witness of the gospel was threatened with being canceled God protected and provided. What will God do protect your witness? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #BookofActs #ActsoftheApostles

Two Realms – Two Kingdoms (Acts 23:12-24) The council of spiritual leaders throws in on a conspiracy to eliminate Paul for preaching the Gospel. Paul’s weird protectors are the Roman soldiers. God’s kingdom uses both the Church and the State to achieve Kingdom purposes. #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #BookofActs #ActsoftheApostles

Malevolent Unscriptural Priests (Acts 22:30-23:11). Priests that sent Paul off to persecute the disciples reject that he fulfilled his duty to God. Don’t worry about those who deny God’s Word, God is going to testify. In the face of a God denying world, trust God. #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #BookofActs #ActsoftheApostles

Flogging Citizenship Privileges (Acts 22:17-29). The crowd lose their mind when Paul says the Gospel is to go even to the people outside the covenant. Our citizenship with God we are not born into but is paid for through the price of Christ Jesus. #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #BookofActs #ActsoftheApostles

Inverting Zealous Persecution (Acts 21:37-22:16). Paul shows the religious ladder climbers that he was an even better ladder climber, but God flipped he zeal for persecution to zeal for proclamation. Do you listen when God uses your circumstances for His Kingdom? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #BookofActs #ActsoftheApostles

Unreligious Teaching Uproar (Acts 21:27-36). Those who want to work their way to heaven can’t stand the gospel that includes all sinners. They shut the gates to get rid of the apostle. Still today the malice and hatred against the Gospel that upsets their legalistic spiritual ladder. #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #BookofActs #ActsoftheApostles

Virtue Charade Parade (Acts 21:15-26). They praised God for all the wonderous works God was doing among the pagans. Still afraid of the legalistic opponents they insisted going through the charade to show they were living by the Law, not the Gospel. Do you put on a legalistic charade? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #BookofActs #ActsoftheApostles

Thwarting Weeping Interference (Acts 21:1-14). Fellowship with other disciples is meant to strengthen us for the spiritual battle, not lure us into a holy huddle. If you are met by weeping interference to giving yourself to God’s will, how would you thwart the barrier? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #BookofActs #ActsoftheApostles

Spirit Compelled Testifying (Acts 20:17-38). Although the Spirit warns of hardships, Paul is clear that his life is worth nothing compared with the worth Christ attaches to it. Be compelled by the Spirit to testify to the Gospel rather then give into earthly distractors who savage the flock. #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #BookofActs #ActsoftheApos...

Staunch Super Spreader (Acts 20:1-16) Making disciples requires going back over ground covered before. Our goal is to make disciples who are able to disciple others. Are we unwavering in our eagerness to spread the Gospel of Christ that makes people alive? Comment: Paul is traveling around so much it can get confusing. Here is a link to a map so you can see how he is moving from northern Greece ac...