The Daily Plunge!

Deuteronomistic Covenant Grace (Jeremiah 11:1–17). That they are standing on the promised land is evidence of God’s covenant grace. Repeatedly God warns them to obey the terms of the relationship and no longer serve other gods who are powerless to save them from wrath. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #ProphetJeremiah

Mocking Scarecrow Idols (Jeremiah 10:11–24). The idol makers should be embarrassed for the breathless, worthless chunks of wood. God is given to his people. He is their possession, their treasure. The steps of the redeemed are directed by the Lord. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #ProphetJeremiah

Look Who’s Talking (Jeremiah 8:18–9:6). Sometimes passages jump back and forth quickly between prophet and Lord and others. The Lord says his heart faints for his crushed people. As the Lord weeps for his own people who are wretched and deceptive, the suffering of the LORD is revealed. . #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #ProphetJeremiah

Road Kill Liturgy (Jeremiah 7:21–34). The purpose of liturgy is not liturgy, nor is it us. God gave us a liturgy because he gave us a covenant to follow him. God sends again and again messengers. God speaks, but we will not listen, calls but we do not respond. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #ProphetJeremiah

Copasetic Temple Lounging (Jeremiah 7:1–15). The LORD Almighty possesses God’s people as his treasure. But they should not think they can behave any way they want because they go to worship. How do we thrust ourselves away from God? (see Mark 11:17) #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #ProphetJeremiah

Playing Nice At Religion (Jeremiah 6:9–15). The Word of God is offensive and repulsive to those play at religion. These people will not be ashamed for detestable conduct. Even the priests and prophets are working religion for greedy gain. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #ProphetJeremiah

Our Oceanic Boundaries (Jeremiah 5:19–31). Senseless, foolish people are blind and deaf forsake the living God. We should fear the LORD who simply uses sand to hem in the ocean and works the Law for stubborn hearts. The people love preachers who preach their words not God’s. . #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #ProphetJeremiah

Commitment Averse Rockheads (Jeremiah 5:1–9). Stubborn false swearing believers seek to break the bonds with God. The Lord asks why he forgive children who go after “no gods” idols. Though his words will burn up unrepentant believers, yet God will not completely destroy. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #ProphetJeremiah

Unrelenting Spoken Word (Jeremiah 4:9–10, 19–28). We foolishly want to be unaccountable for sin and resent the Law. Bringing wrath on unrepentant believers agonizes God’s heart. Yet God will not and cannot turn from his unrelenting word. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #ProphetJeremiah

Adulterous Spiritual Pretenders (Jeremiah 3:6–18). Even after King Josiah’s spiritual revival and seeing the destruction of neighboring Israel, Juda continued to prostitute herself with false idols. One day the covenant of the Law will be superseded by the throne of Jerusalem, the Cross. (2 Kgs 22-23) #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #ProphetJer...

Forsaking Living Water (Jeremiah 2:1–13). What fault do we find with God that we abandon him for idols? What we worship determines our value. Don’t try to live out of your own dried up reserves, but turn to the life-giving spring of life. (John 4:14, Rev 21:6) #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #ProphetJeremiah

Summoning Boiling Judgment (Jeremiah 1:11–19). The Lord is watching his word work and be fulfilled. Because they worship the work of their own hands, God is summoning the very opponents of God’s people. The prophet is to trust God is with him and will rescue him. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #ProphetJeremiah

Lord Infused Word (Jeremiah 1:1–10). The Word of God to Jeremiah and changes his life. God called him to task before he was even born. “Go where I send you and say what I tell you.” God’s word exercises a power that pulls down and builds us. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #ProphetJeremiah

Rejoicing Resurrection Refuge (Psalm 16). God alone is a believer’s inheritance. Keeping our eyes on the LORD we will not be shaken though we go through death. We can rest secure in this mortal flesh knowing we have unending life and joy in His eternal presence. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #ResurrectionPsalm

Paying Heed To Such (1 Corinthians 16:10–24). Do we treat God’s workers of the Word with honor? Or do they fear speaking to the Word to the congregation or don’t even want to show up? To be a serving leader in the church show themselves submitted to the Lord and devoted to serving God’s people. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #1Corinthians

Believers’ Faith Contributing (1 Corinthians 16:1–9). On the heels of speaking about Resurrection faith, believers act out their faith contributing to the Church’s ministry. In the challenges of advancing the Gospel, believers contribute to advance the faith. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #1Corinthians

Trumpeting In Resurrection Eternity (1 Corinthians 15:51–58). When we die time stops, but when Christ returns on the last day our infinity begins. The power of sin forced upon us through the Law that kills our sinful flesh. Put no hope in the rotting corpse of this life, but give yourself fully to the Lord. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #1Cor...

Resurrected Into New Adam (1 Corinthians 15:41–50). We are born into sin in our natural flesh as descendants of Adam, treading towards physical death from the day of birth and living in spiritual death because of sin. Through the gospel of the risen Christ we receive the life-giving Spirit who makes us into the image of the New Adam. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLection...

(1 Corinthians 15:30-40). We are willing to face dangers because we have more than mere human optimism. As Christ followers, our human body must be sowed in death for the splendor of the resurrected life to supersede the natural life. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #1Corinthians

Absolutely Resurrected Champion (1 Corinthians 15:12–29). Your faithful is worthless if it is not focused on the risen Christ. We have victory over all the death dealing power of this world because Christ is raised! So, in Christ our sin dead lives are resurrected. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #1Corinthians

Resurrection Gospel Primacy (1 Corinthians 15:1–11). We need to be reminded of the gospel preached to us which we receive, by which we stand and are saved: Christ died and was raised to fulfill the scripture promise. By this gospel we are called to be messengers to pass on what we received. . #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #1Corinthians

Liturgy For Growing Disciples (1 Corinthians 14:26–40). When you come together to be built up in faith, being instructed and encouraged in the word of God is at the center. Prophets of God’s word are subject to the critique of the prophets and the Word of God. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #1Corinthians

Sign God Is Among You (1 Corinthians 14:13-25). We are to worship God both in the Spirit and in Truth. Do we say “Amen” to other’s thanksgiving? Sure sign God is working is when people are convicted of sin and turn towards God in worship. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #1Corinthians

Especially Prophesying Preaching (1 Corinthians 14:1–12). Desire the Spirit’s gifts, especially prophesying. One who prophesies speaks to strengthen, encourage, comfort and edify the Church. Prophesying proclamation is more necessary and important for the life of the Church. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #1Corinthians

Sin Soaked Love (1 Corinthians 13:1–13). Love is not an ephemeral concept or a disembodied notion of God. Paul is speaking about the cross-shaped, agape love which is characterized by the sacrifice for sin. This love makes us somebody in the Kingdom of God. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #1Corinthians