The Daily Plunge!

Affirmative Divine Witness (John 18:1–14). Jesus goes into the garden for peace, Judas arrives with warriors. “Who are looking for?” “I am” Jesus declares affirmatively his divine name. Then Jesus protects his disciples so they can serve the Kingdom another day. # dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #GospelofJohn

Pre-Creation Missional Sending (John 17:20–26). Jesus prays for the future Church that will come to believe by the apostles’ witness. He prays we will have unity by being in relationship in Christ. As we our one with Christ we will give witness that Christ is sent by the Father. # dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #GospelofJohn

Your Direct Intercessor (John 17:9–19). Jesus prays for you. Where the world hates him, his Word, and those who have his word, Jesus prays for his joy to be within in the midst of spiritual warfare. Will you be of Jesus? Be sanctified filled him and his Word? Or will you be of the world? # dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #GospelofJohn

Celestial Glory Hour (John 17:1–11) Jesus asks the Father to glorify his suffering on the cross and he says he will glorify the grace of the Father. Jesus prays for you to find power in his word and Father’s name in this broken world. He gives eternal life to those chosen out of the world. # dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #GospelofJohn

A Divine Little While (John 16:16–33). This world rejects Christ and rejoices over his absence. Our faith is birthed in a troubled time. But simply ask God to reveal his kingdom to you, ask to see the coming peace. Christ has overcome this world. # dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #GospelofJohn

World Proved Wrong (John 16:1–15). You will be expelled from the cool kids club and attacked by people who think they are virtuous. Don’t be preoccupied with conflict, focus on your conqueror. The Holy Spirit has your back because it gives you the truth. # dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #GospelofJohn

Choosing Clueless Frienemies (John 15:12–27). Jesus makes us his friends through his sacrificial love. He chooses you out of the world to go and bear fruit. He warns us that if he lives in us the world will hates us. But then the world hates Christ. # dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #GospelofJohn

Accepting Joyfilled Pruning (John 15:1–11) If you are going to have life and joy the LORD will have to abide in you. And you will have to be connected to Christ. If you are going to be fruitful the LORD will have to prune you with His Word. # dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #GospelofJohn

Adoration Mandate Advocate (John 14:15–31). Just as Jesus showed he loved the Father by obeying Him, we show our adoration of Christ by keeping his Word. God gives you a gift the world refuses to accept. The Spirit is an advocate who lives within you to adore Christ. # dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #GospelofJohn

Jesus Goes There! (John 14:1–14). Let your hearts be lifted up and certain. Jesus goes before you to your eternal damnation and your eternal destiny. Will you trust that Christ is the way? Do you know who Jesus is? That the Father lives in Him. # dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #GospelofJohn

Can You Follow Now? (John 13:30-38). Now Jesus glorifies the Father in His cross; the wonderous work of God’s love.  Like Peter we think we can follow Jesus out of our strength. Only when we accept Christ laying down his life can we follow him and love like him. # dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #GospelofJohn

Predicting Dark Betrayal (John 13:18-30). Although called and chosen by Jesus, disciples are tempted by sin. Judas allows Satan to take over his will because of his greed. Recognize your inherent pressure point to betray Jesus and call out to him to deliver you. # dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #GospelofJohn

Towel Waisted God (John 13:1–20). Jesus knew it was about time to leave. How does Jesus leave? Do you understand that Jesus is your example and he expects you to imitate him? When we are in Christ’s church, we are called to be messengers and servants, not masters. # dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #GospelofJohn

Why Stay In Darkness? (John 12:44-50). If you see and understand Jesus is sent by God the Father, then you will walk in his light. To not keep the words of Christ and reject him is to reject the Gospel promise. Then you are only left with the Law that condemns. # dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #GospelofJohn

Inexcusable Callous Unbelief (John 12:36b–43). Jesus is hid from us. We won’t get to him through our efforts or dark ways. People willfully do not want to see or understand Jesus. Signs of the Light are right in front of us and yet people still won’t believe. Do we live for the praise of this sinful world or live to please God? # dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary,...

Driving Out Time (John 12:27–36a). Now is the time. This Hour to glorify the Father. This Hour when Jesus is lifted up will we will know he is sent by the Father and he draws all people to himself. And those drawn to Christ will have the devil driven out. # dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #GospelofJohn

Launching Pad Greeks (John 12:20–26) When the gentiles seek him, Now the hour has come for Christ to be lifted up. Jesus came for this Hour. Because he was sent for the whole world, not just Israel. Jesus is clear that his dying will give life. Will we lose this dead-end life to gain eternal life. # dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #GospelofJohn

Lazarus Raiser (John 12:9-19). A raised Lazarus is a problem for the powers of Death. This donkey riding Jesus is the King who raises the dead. Nothing brings faith like dead lives restored to new life through the Gospel. # dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #GospelofJohn

False Virtue Signaling Motives (John 11:55–12:8) Many are looking to see if Jesus is going to show up. Mary exposes her humility to honor Christ. Judas objects to wealth not his own being spent to honor Christ. His motives are self-serving, not altruistic. # dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #GospelofJohn

Judging Pharisaical Caricatures (John 11:45–54). The religious elders fear what Christ is doing and teaching. They are working to protect the equilibrium. Afraid the earthly powers will destroy them. Don’t laugh. Are we willing to put our family through upheaval to experience life altering salvation? # dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #GospelofJo...

Overturning Law Of Death (John 11:30–44 ). Jesus has confidence that God hears prayer and will work to demonstrate His glory. If we want to see the dead raised, will we pray to God? Don’t just complain about problems, pray. If we are raised to life, will we take off the grave clothes? # dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #GospelofJohn

Raising The Dead Dead (John 11:17–29). Often we try to guilt Christ for not fixing our problems when we wanted them fixed: “If only you had been here.” Christ asserts, not that he can resurrect, but that HE is the Resurrection and Life. He is humanity’s only hope for Life. # dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #GospelofJohn

Worth Jesus’ Risk (John 11:1–16). What a strange God who uses sickness and death to glory His Son. Jesus waits so we all can be clear the solution is beyond human strength. The disciples are hesitant to go. Is our death worth Jesus Christ’s risk? Will we admit we are dead so Christ can do a work in us? # dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #Gospelof...

Performing Believed Signs (John 10:31–42). Opponents don’t want to destroy Christ for his good works, but his claim to be God and over us. While they attack Christ as a mere man, he mocks them as mere gods (Ps 82:6). I AM the one sent and set apart by the Father. # dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #GospelofJohn

Plainly Proclaimed Promise (John 10:19–30). Why do we think Jesus is raving mad? He tells you plainly I am the Messiah; will you listen? The Father is greater than all problems and problem makers, will you stay in his grip? How are you doing at being his sheep? # dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #GospelofJohn