The Word at Shalom

April 21, 2024, Easter 4B: "The Shepherd Who Dies"


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The image of the Good Shepherd is one of the most beloved in scripture. We may conjure a sweet, bucolic image when we think of it. But the shepherding image was often used as propaganda to legitimate a particular king or conqueror, portraying that person as a benefactor and protector of the people. How is Jesus a different kind of shepherd than any human leader? In an age of propaganda, how can we trust Jesus to be our Good Shepherd? Pastor David preaches “The Shepherd Who Dies” based on John 10:11-18. 

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The Word at ShalomBy Pastor David Fleener at Shalom Lutheran Church in Alexandria, MN