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Year B Easter Fourth Sunday

Year B Easter Fourth Sunday
Year B Easter Fourth Sunday (grayscale)

Scripture

Testament: New Testament

Book: 1 John

Chapter: 3

Verse: 18

Lectionary

Year: B

Season: Easter Season

Week: Fourth Sunday of Easter

Church bulletins by Ronn Kerr

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Lectionary Meaning

Theological Focus

Known traditionally as Good Shepherd Sunday, the Fourth Sunday of Easter celebrates the tender, protective care of the Risen Lord. This day emphasizes the security of the flock and the intimate knowledge the Shepherd has of each sheep. It serves as a reminder that the victory of Easter is not just a cosmic event but a personal promise of guidance and belonging.

Scriptural Connection

The reading from 1 John 3 invites the congregation to marvel at the Father’s love, which bestows upon us the identity of 'children of God.' This status is not a future hope but a present reality that demands a life of holiness. In a world that often commodifies identity, the text asserts that our true value is found in our divine adoption through the sacrifice of the Shepherd.

Sermon Ideas

A sermon could focus on the transformative power of identity. When we truly believe we are God’s beloved children, how does that change our response to sin and our commitment to justice? Preachers might contrast the world’s fleeting labels with our permanent baptismal calling, encouraging the faithful to live into the 'now' of their status as heirs of the resurrection.