Fourth Sunday of Easter

God’s constant, shepherd-like care.

Collect: Fourth Sunday of Easter.

 O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of your people: Grant that when we hear his voice  we may know him who call us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, forever and ever.

Acts 4:5-12. . . Peter preaches that salvation is to be found in Jesus Christ of Nazareth, crucified, but raised from death by God

Psalm 23 . . . A Song From the Flock of God

1 John 3:16-24 . . . because of God’s love shown in Jesus, we are now God’s children.

John 10:11-18 . . . Jesus explains how he, as our Good Shepherd, lays down his life because he cares for his sheep.

Sermon Preached at Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rocklin, California on the Fourth Sunday in Easter : “Jesus Christ the True Shepherd” by Pastor Todd Peperkorn