May 10: The Fifth Sunday of Easter
John 10:9, 10, Jesus says, “I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”
He not only protects the door of things going in and out of the life of his sheep, but he is the door of their coming and going. And the goal is abundant life, and he guarantees it for the sheep. He’s not like the “shepherds” in his original audience who, even perhaps well-meaning, ended up scattering the sheep for the institution’s sake and personal reputation. No, with him, he is ensuring rest, protection, and green pastures for his sheep. That’s the gospel.
Come hear it preached and enacted in the Supper this Sunday as we continue reveling in his resurrection.
The related hymns we’ll sing are:
Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken
Christ the Lord is Risen Today!
Take My Life and Let It Be
Sunday school for children (on Acts and the Early Church) and adults (on Reformed eschatology) is up and running! Coffee and other treats are served at 9:15, teaching begins at 9:30, and we break to get ready for worship at 10:15.
Visitors are always welcome!