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The Daily Plunge!

by Rev. Dr. Douglas Schoelles

The DAILY PLUNGE: "Be Washed Through The Word" (Eph 5:26)Jump in with Pastor Douglas for a quick swim in the day's Scripture reading. A 4-5 minute dive into scripture meant to help you read and hear God’s Word.

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  1. (Esther 8:1-17) Overturning Irrevocable Wickedness

    Overturning Irrevocable Wickedness (Esther 8:1-17). The evil schemes devised to wipe out the Jews is still in place. Now the enemies of God’s people suffer the consequences of their hatred and evil schemes. The king grants the right of self-defense to the Jews.

  2. (Esther 7:1-10) Evil Quashing Evil

    Evil Quashing Evil (Esther 7:1-10). Esther finally requests the king would spare her life and the lives of her fellow believers. She reveals that Haman has duped the King to purchase the annihilation of the Jewish people. Now Haman’s evil scheme instead consumes him. #dailydevotion,...

  3. (Esther 6:1-10) Narcissistic Parade Assumption

    Narcissistic Parade Assumption (Esther 6:1-10). Suffering insomnia Xerxes reads again how Mordecai the Jew saved his life. When Haman hears about the royal honors being bestowed, he can think only of himself. Even his intolerant family know God’s protection will protect the Jews. #dailydevotion,...

  4. (Esther 5:1-14) 75 Ft Impaling Narcissist

    75 Ft Impaling Narcissist (Esther 5:1-14). Queen Ethers begins to build influence with the King and disarm Haman. At the height of his power and prestige, Haman can’t stand that Mordecai won’t bow to him. He and his wicked family settle on execution for those who defy Haman’s power.…

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  5. (Esther 4:1-17) Uncomfortable Interceding Lament

    Uncomfortable Interceding Lament (Esther 4:1-17). Under the threat of extermination Mordecai and Jewish believers with torn hearts and torn clothes pray to God for deliverance. Queen Esther is challenged to move out of comfort to risk herself to be used by God. #dailydevotion…

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  6. (Esther 3:1-4:3) Intolerant Government Extermination

    Intolerant Government Extermination (Esther 3:1-4:3). Proud and arrogant Haman carries the generational hatred of the Jews. He persuades the king to enact state-sponsored genocide of the people of God who are faithfully different. Are we Christians distinct enough that we would be easy to pick…

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  7. (Esther 1:1-21) Gawdy Trinket Display

    Gawdy Trinket Display (Esther 1:1-21). Xerxes the Persian potentate shows offs his vast wealth to stroke his own ego. When his politically married queen rebuffs his request to be shown off a crisis and an opportunity is created. Power plays in marriage are the broken worldly wisdom.…

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  8. (Ruth 4:1–17) Faithful Purchasing Redeemer

    Faithful Purchasing Redeemer (Ruth 4:1–17). Throughout the story of Ruth, the LORD is the primary actor moving Ruth from Moab to Bethlehem and working among people in their lives. Who is our guardian redeemer who purchases us from indebtedness and shame? #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional,...

  9. (Ruth 3:1–18) Risky Business Temptation

    Risky Business Temptation (Ruth 3:1–18). In a situation filled with sexual tension Ruth and Boaz exhibit unambiguous God-graced lives. In a sticky situation they trust God determined to live with God-honoring virtue. Do we seek to live as noble characters guided by God’s grace? #dailydevotion,...

  10. (Ruth 2:14–33) Enacted Faith Living

    Enacted Faith Living (Ruth 2:14–33). How are God’s people to live trusting the LORD with their lives and how they treat one another? God is an active participant in the lives of Ruth and Naomi providing and guiding them. Blessed is the one who shows kindness to others who are needy.…

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  11. (Ruth 1:19–2:13) Exceptional Female Friendship

    Exceptional Female Friendship (Ruth 1:19–2:13). Where is the reward of faith? Ruth takes on Naomi and all her Job-like bitterness. In Boaz, Ruth encounters a person of peace who the LORD has put in their path. “The LORD be with you” is lived out in caring for others. #dailydevotion,...

  12. (Ruth 1:1–18) Clinging In-Law Adoption

    Clinging In-Law Adoption (Ruth 1:1–18). In the midst of calamity people of God driven by fear, not faith, go off on their own. A bitter widow who accuses God of breaking his contract is blessed by her daughter-in-law who adopts her and her God. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge,...

  13. (Nehemiah 13:1–31) Ministry Legacy Dismantling

    Ministry Legacy Dismantling (Nehemiah 13:1–31). After making a vow to support the worship of God (Neh 9:28), God’s people unravel what Nehemiah has done for the house of God. They won’t rest in God, but break the Sabbath. They don’t raise their children in the language of faith, but let them…

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  14. (Nehemiah 12:27–31a, 42b–47) Capital Project Celebration

    Capital Project Celebration (Nehemiah 12:27–31a, 42b–47). The official and spiritual day of dedicating the completed wall comes. With all the people rejoicing loudly. God gave them great joy. As they are blessed through worship, the people of God pledge to support the Priests and Levites who lead...

  15. (Nehemiah 9:26–38) But Inattentive Disobedience

    But Inattentive Disobedience (Nehemiah 9:26–38). God gives great goodness to his people, but they are disobedient and stiff-necked. They turn against God’s Word, acting wickedly but our great, mighty, awesome covenant keeping God rescues His people. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional,...

  16. (Nehemiah 9:1–25) LORD Alone Praised

    LORD Alone Praised (Nehemiah 9:1–25). Together God’s people stand to read God’s word, confess and praise. The LORD shows he alone is the God who redeems his people. Where they continue their rebellion, God shows continued faithfulness because God is the righteous promise keeper. #dailydevotion,...

  17. (Nehemiah 7:73b–8:18) Clear Torah Understanding

    Clear Torah Understanding (Nehemiah 7:73b–8:18). Ezra brings the Word of God to the people. They weep as they receive both the Law and the Promise. They break the community down into small groups led by spiritual men. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary,...

  18. (Nehemiah 6:1–19) Inner Spiritual Triumph

    Inner Spiritual Triumph (Nehemiah 6:1–19). When your opposition comes up against God’s work they won’t fight logically or fair. Be asymmetrical. Focus on winning the inner spiritual battle to defeat your external opposition. Keep encouraging and rallying your people. #dailydevotion,...

  19. (Nehemiah 5:1–19) Confrontational Account Calling

    Confrontational Account Calling (Nehemiah 5:1–19). Nehemiah as the leader confronts and calls out people who are taking advantage of other believers. Selfishness is always the root cause of internal discord among God’s people. Leaders must have courage to protect the faith community....

  20. (Nehemiah 4:1–23) Inevitable Frustrated Opposition

    Inevitable Frustrated Opposition (Nehemiah 4:1–23). Those opposed to God’s people resist and ridicule them. We are to be alert and in prayer. When we are despised, we turn to God trusting he will frustrate their plots. When we are fatigued and fearful we look to God to be renewed. #dailydevotion,...

  21. (Nehemiah 2:1–20) Trusting Planning Prayer

    Trusting Planning Prayer (Nehemiah 2:1–20). He prays for months to prepare for one meeting with the king. His prayer leads him to set a schedule, calculate the costs, and expect opposition. Nehemiah dramatizes the problem and calls people to respond. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional,...

  22. (Nehemiah 1:1-11) Big Asking Prayers

    Big Asking Prayers (Nehemiah 1:1-11). Weeping for the exiles living among ruins, leads Nehemaih to fast and prayer, not action. He petitions the LORD to remember his promises praying for a big dream that depends absolutely upon God. how much do you pray for your church to thrive? #dailydevotion,...

  23. (Ezra 10:1–18,44) People Carrying Heart

    People Carrying Heart (Ezra 10:1–18,44) . Ezra the pastor weeps and confesses for his people not wanting them to repeat the ethical mistakes of their ancestors that led to disaster. He mourns over the unfaithfulness of the exiles who have been beguiled by everyday lust. #dailydevotion,...

  24. (Ezra 9:1–15) Faithfully Different Remnant

    Faithfully Different Remnant (Ezra 9:1–15). Ezra prays for God’s people ashamed and disgraced that these people are not devoted to God, but are devoted to the false gods of this world. How do we yoke ourselves to the corrupted values of this world, trading in the promises of heaven?…

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  25. (Ezra 7:27–28, 8:21–36) God’s Gracious Hand

    God’s Gracious Hand (Ezra 7:27–28, 8:21–36). Ezra praises the LORD knowing God’s hand is what is making circumstances line up. They even transport the temple treasure putting it on God to give them protection. The people themselves are vessels consecrated to the LORD. #dailydevotion,...

  26. (Ezra 7:1–26) Priest Ezra Arrives

    Priest Ezra Arrives (Ezra 7:1–26). Ezra is a priest who is devoted to God’s Word and teaches his people so they can become faithful believers. Even the king understands the blessings that will benefit the community if the people live obediently to the LORD. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional,...

  27. (Ezra 6:1–22) Doubling Down Darius

    Doubling Down Darius (Ezra 6:1–22). The royal records show the Persian empire did encourage religious belief in order to bless the kingdom. King Darius orders the opponents to provide for the construction of faith life for God’s people. This edict is the hand of God moving human hearts....

  28. (Ezra 5:1–17) Tattletale Antagonistic Tattenai

    Tattletale Antagonistic Tattenai (Ezra 5:1–17). Prophets Haggai and Zechariah stir up God’s people to resume their temple rebuilding for the LORD to whom they belong. They encourage them not to be intimidated by opponents who are but a breath. (not book of Zechariah) #dailydevotion,...

  29. (Ezra 4:1-7, 11–24) Uncommitted Smorgasbord Worshippers

    Uncommitted Smorgasbord Worshippers (Ezra 4:1-7, 11–24). You cannot to someone else God’s commission given to you. Do you commit to the worship life of your church? Recognize the worldly powers that hate our dedication to God and will do anything to distract us. #dailydevotion…

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  30. (Ezra 2:68-3: 13) Toppling False Altars

    Toppling False Altars (Ezra 2:68-3: 13) God’s people are sent back to build up the place of worship. Before they start, they have to tear down an altar to false gods. What false altars needs to be torn down in you before you go to worship? Do you have space in your life dedicated to worshipping...

  31. (Ezra 1:1–11) God Moved People

    God Moved People (Ezra 1:1–11). Fulfilling prophesy, a pagan king is moved by God to underwrite the God’s people rebuilding their worship in Judah. Not every one went. Only those whose heart God had moved laid aside comfort to take on the challenge. Does God move your heart? #dailydevotion,...

  32. (Lamentations 3:37–58) Praise In Calamity

    Praise In Calamity (Lamentations 3:37–58) God is covered with righteousness which appears as pitiless wrath because we are unrighteous. We struggle to repent not wanting to bend to God. When we are crushed fresh faith opportunity emerges. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge,...

  33. (Lamentations 3:1–12, 19–33) God’s Great Faithfulness

    God’s Great Faithfulness (Lamentations 3:1–12, 19–33). To see God when you’re in the pit of affliction is to see God truthfully. Unrighteous sin thins our lives. God himself will take on our bitterness to be our redeemer. We have hope because God is faithful. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional,...

  34. (Lamentations 2:11-22) Ocean Deep Wound

    Ocean Deep Wound (Lamentations 2:11-22). Their wound is deep, tormenting, and heart breaking. Their preachers did not give them the Law to expose their sin. Pagans scoff and mock the demise of God’s nation of priests. No human effort, not even the Church, can save them. #dailydevotion,...

  35. (Lamentations 2:1-10) Stretched Measuring Line

    Stretched Measuring Line (Lamentations 2:1-10). Israel is not confused about the source of their national disaster. The Lord has hurled us down. We failed and God is humbling us. The ultimate punishment is that God forgets that we belong to Him. Will we sit on the ground head bowed?…

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  36. (Lamentations 1:12–22) Faithful Complaining Prayer

    Faithful Complaining Prayer (Lamentations 1:12–22). The people of God stretch out their hands, but no help comes. The city of God has become an ugly, abhorrent ruin because I rebelled against him. Complaining to God in the midst of travail is a faith-filled form of worship. #dailydevotion,...

  37. (Lamentations 1:1–12) Mourning Conceded Mistakes

    Mourning Conceded Mistakes (Lamentations 1:1–12). They admit that God’s people were covered with filthiness and shame because they sinned against God. So their pagan enemies pursued and preyed on them in their weakened state and traipsed through the temple. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional,...

  38. (Jeremiah 52:1-34) Messianic Easter Egg

    Messianic Easter Egg (Jeremiah 52:1-34). As prophesied, all the bronze of the temple is melted down and carted away because God’s presence is gone. Yet, a former king is released from prison after 37 years. In the last chapter is the Davidic seed of hope. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional,...

  39. (Jeremiah 45:1-46:12) Lean Concrete Hope

    Lean Concrete Hope (Jeremiah 45:1-46:12). The Lord reminds a faith exhausted Baruch I have rescued you so your life itself is precious gift when all around you is disaster. Egypt, the ever constant enemy of God’s people, will be defeated by God. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge,...

  40. (Jeremiah 44:15-30) Comfort Over Covenant

    Comfort Over Covenant (Jeremiah 44:15-30). Men abandoned their spiritual leadership. Their wives are worshipping a goddess idol. They resent the prophet for meddling. God says you keep your goddess and I will keep my Word too. Whose word will stand? ? #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional,...

  41. (Jeremiah 44:1-14) Idolatrous Pagan Disaster

    Idolatrous Pagan Disaster (Jeremiah 44:1-14). You saw the disaster that came upon Jerusalem for worshipping idols. Why would you flee into Egypt just to take up their gods? Do we trade in the LORD for gods we don’t know who have no word or covenant? #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional,...

  42. (Jeremiah 43:1-13) Continuing Wrong Direction

    Continuing Wrong Direction (Jeremiah 43:1-13). We dismiss God’s Kingdom word as partisan politics when it disagrees with our arrogant agenda. We insist on going our own way. Rather than come under God’s discipline, we are eager to work ourselves out of our own problems. #dailydevotion,...

  43. (Jeremiah 42:1-22) Worthless Surviving Schema

    Worthless Surviving Schema (Jeremiah 42:1-22). A ramshackle group of remnants seeks a word from the LORD. May the LORD be a witness against us if we spurn his word. Will we live by faith trusting the LORD will make us thrive, or will we just try to get by on our own? #dailydevotion,...

  44. (Jeremiah 41:4-18) Wicked Priority Addiction

    Wicked Priority Addiction (Jeremiah 41:4-18). Those addicted to their old pattern and stuck in the disaster reject repentance. They hinder new life by fostering death. Rather than helping liberate people, they enslave them. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary,...

  45. (Jeremiah 40:7-41:3) Reassuring Remnant Restoration

    Reassuring Remnant Restoration (Jeremiah 40:7-41:3). Settling down after the disaster becomes an opportunity for a new start. While some people can move past the disaster, others cannot get past it. Their hearts are so filled with pain, resentment, and revenge. #dailydevotion…

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  46. (Jeremiah 39:11-40:6) Disaster Finally Comes

    Disaster Finally Comes (Jeremiah 39:11-40:6). The rebellion against the Babylonians ends in catastrophe as the city is razed. Even the unbelievers declare, “You are defeated because you sinned and forsake the God of grace.” What is the message for the Church? #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional,...

  47. (Jeremiah 38:14–28) Decisive Direct Dissention

    Decisive Direct Dissention (Jeremiah 38:14–28). God warns Israel’s king to surrender so they may live and not be destroyed. To live, you must die to your prerogatives. To have well-being, you must surrender. Jesus’ theology of the Cross is here in the Old Testament. (Luke 9:24, Luke 17:33)...

  48. (Jeremiah 38:1–13) Muddy Cistern Starvation

    Muddy Cistern Starvation (Jeremiah 38:1–13). Jeremiah speaks treason against the State because his prophesy advances the reign and sovereignty of God. Government officials do a wicked thing to starve him to death, but a man of integrity acts. God keeps the prophet imprisoned to keep him safe....

  49. (Jeremiah 37:3–21) Unheeded Abused Messenger

    Unheeded Abused Messenger (Jeremiah 37:3–21). The desperate, indecisive king trusted in politics, not the LORD. Even if Israel’s opponent was lame, God would still defeat Israel to make them yield. Because God’s words are unbearable and repugnant to people, so God’s messenger is abused....

  50. (Jeremiah 36:27–37:2) Unavoidable Determined Word

    Unavoidable Determined Word (Jeremiah 36:27–37:2). God’s sovereign will and word cannot be eliminated. God is resolved and determined to make his scripture available. God’s word doesn’t depend on human authors or listeners, but exerts its own authority. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional,...

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