The Fourth Sunday of Easter – Divine Service One

 

Believers saturate themselves in fervent prayer and the breaking of bread.  Believers empty themselves of possessions, giving belongings to the underprivileged.  Suffering is endured, and this is the very nature of Christ.  By His wounds, we are healed.  He is the one true Shepherd without blemish, fault, or sin.  Yet He was unjustly threatened, despised and condemned.  But He is also the One who opens the door, unbars the gates, and welcomes His sheep eternally.   

 

 

Almighty God, merciful Father, since You have wakened from death the Shepherd of Your sheep, grant us Your Holy Spirit that when we hear the voice of our Shepherd we may know Him who calls us each by name and follow where He leads; through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

“Rise Up O Believer”     OAR 265

“The King of Love My Shepherd Is”     LSB 709

“You Satisfy the Hungry Heart”     LSB 641

“Water, Blood, and Spirit Crying”     LSB 597

“O Little Flock, Fear Not the Foe”     LSB 666

“Have No Fear, Little Flock”     LSB 735

“Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us”     LSB 711