The Daily Plunge!

Preemptive Accusation Song (Deuteronomy 31:30–32:14). The Lord tells Moses to compose a song about how God’s corrupt and foolish people abandon their upright and just protector. After riding high getting fat and happy, they abandon God for nothing gods. #dailydevotion , #Lutherandevotional , #DailyPlunge , #DailyLectionary , #DailyScripture , #Deuteronomy

Frustrating Ministry Departure (Deuteronomy 31:7–29). The LORD encourages his people to be strong and courageous because He goes before them and will never leave them. Yet, when they prostitute themselves, God’s very promises stand against unfaithful people. (see Jn 3:17-20) #dailydevotion , #Lutherandevotional , #DailyPlunge , #DailyLectionary , #DailyScripture , #Deuteronomy

Imminent Blessing Word (Deuteronomy 30:11–20). The Word of God is not beyond our reach, not difficult to have, but put in our mouth and heart by God so we may live it out. When we love, listen and cling to the LORD, we are walking in the life and blessing of God. Bowing down to lifeless gods destroys us. (cf. Rom 10:8)#dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScrip...

Recalling Repenting Restored (Deuteronomy 30:1–10). After confirming the covenant, the LORD anticipates his people’s idolatrous unfaithfulness. If you recall God’s works to repent and return to the LORD, then the LORD will restore and re-gather his people. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #Deuteronomy

Revelation Relying Covenant (Deuteronomy 29:2–15). As they renew their covenant with the LORD they witnessed to doing terrible and great deeds, the LORD reminds them this comes by the revelation of God who allows them to see, hear and understand. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #Deuteronomy

Life Defining Liturgy (Deuteronomy 26:1–11). When you enter into the promised inheritance of God’s grace, God’s people are called to take time to be thankful. They are to recite a confession of who God is and what God has done and who they are to be repeated for generations. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #Deuteronomy

Curbing Malicious Vengeance (Deuteronomy 19:1-14). God sets up refuge cities so people will not shed innocent blood. The just God calls us to keep justice. To be a lying witness is to defy and reject the God of Truth. Ultimately, Jesus is our refuge even though we are guilty. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #Deuteronomy

Future Prophet Heeding (Deuteronomy 18:15–22). God promises to raise up a prophet who will speak a gentler Word from among the Israelites. Where the Word of the Law terrified them, the future Prophet will speak as Word God puts in their mouth, a Word that makes alive. (See Acts 3:22, 7:37, Jn 1:21, also Jn 4:22)#dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #...

Supporting Intercessory Ministers (Deuteronomy 18:1-14). God’s people are instructed to give tithes to support the priests set apart to stand up before the LORD and minister to the community. We are also warned not to mess around with God’s name nor engage in the occult. Do you tithe, give or only tip God?#dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #Deuter...

Justice, Justice Alone (Deuteronomy 16:18–20, 17:8–20). The LORD calls upon judges who do not pervert justice by showing partiality or taking a bribe. If there is faithful king, they would contemplate God’s word rather than amassing power, pleasure and wealth. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #Deuteronomy

Full Handed Celebrations (Deuteronomy 16:1–17). God’s people are told to observe the Passover to reconstitute themselves as God’s redeemed people. In the two harvest festivals God’s people are commanded to joyfully celebrate the blessings the LORD gives. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #Deuteronomy

Generous Tithing Potluck (Deuteronomy 14:22-29). The LORD calls upon his people to give a tithe of all their produce. By giving a tithe they are to learn to revere the LORD. They are to enjoy the tithe feasting to celebrate with God’s people, making sure everyone is taken care of.#dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #Deuteronomy

Avoiding Abominable Idolatry (Deuteronomy 12:29-13:11). Don’t be destroyed by the same worthless idolatry that destroyed people so abominable they sacrificed their children. We are not editors over God’s word, but adherents. No matter how wonderful some prophet may be, stick with the word of God. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #Deuteronomy

Placing The LORD’s Name (Deuteronomy 12:1–12). You must not worship the LORD your God in the way the world worships its failed idols. You are to worship in the place where God’s name abides. There you will rejoice in all the ways the LORD blesses you. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #Deuteronomy

Love Walk Cling (Deuteronomy 11:18-28).Again God’s people are urged to bind their thoughts and deeds to the word of God and to teach their children morning, noon and night, Do we prepare our children for God's blessing? What is God's onerous command? That you diligently love the Lord, walk in His way, cling to his Word. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #...

Saw Terrible Deeds (Deuteronomy 11:1–17). God’s people are encouraged to love the Lord by walking in his ways. They have witnessed what God did to Pharoah, his army, and those who rebelled. Heed his teaching so you have the strength to enter into his promises and provision. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #Deuteronomy

Impossible Heart Circumcision (Deuteronomy 10:12–22). For your own well-being serve the LORD with all your heart and soul. Stop being stubborn? Worship and hold fast to the LORD your God who chose your ancestors and chose you. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #Deuteronomy

Remembering Redeemed Inheritance (Deuteronomy 9:22–10:5). Moses reminds God’s people that they repeatedly rebelled against God. God redeemed them by his great power to make them his treasured inheritance. Only God’s intervention could make that happen. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #Deuteronomy

Remembering Syncretistic Heterodoxy (Deuteronomy 9:13–21). God sees us as we really are: stubborn, stiff-necked ingrates. They sinned against God worshipping as they saw fit. They risk being destroyed because they think they can blend God into what they want. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #Deuteronomy

Remembering Stubborn Unrighteousness (Deuteronomy 9:4–12). Nations greater and stronger are going down because of their wickedness. Be clear it’s not because you are righteous. Being better sinners doesn’t count. God is faithful to the promise #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #Deuteronomy

Remembering Divine Interpolation (Deuteronomy 8:11–20). Do not forget that the LORD is your God. We know who God is by how he has acted in our lives, especially when we are in the wilderness. But, if we forget and wander off to bow down to false idols we will be destroyed for not heeding the LORD.#dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #Deuteronomy

Remembering Necessary Disciplining (Deuteronomy 8:1–10). Take heed to God’s word so you may live and prosper in the promises God has for you. Remember how the LORD had to discipline in order to humble your stubborn hearts to rely upon God. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #Deuteronomy

Little By Little (Deuteronomy 7:12–26). Small actions determine the victory of our faith. Who or what do we think that is stronger that us that terrifies us? See with your own eyes how the LORD is faithful and brings us out of disaster. The Lord is among us and will deliver us. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #Deuteronomy

Thousand Generations Love (Deuteronomy 7:6–11). God’s people are warned not to compromise with the pagan culture that will drag their children into idolatry. We are a people set apart to be God’s treasure, not because we are better, but simply because God promises and loves us.#dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #Deuteronomy

Flourishing Grateful Reverence (Deuteronomy 6:10–25). God promises his people a place of flourishing but reminds us that he is the one who provides. We are to turn to God with gratitude. You receive what God promises when you heed his word.#dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #Deuteronomy