John 10:6–10

Jesus used this figure of speech, but the Pharisees did not understand what he was telling them.

Therefore Jesus said again, “Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. All who have come before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep have not listened to them. I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.

Psalm 100

Leader: Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth!

People: Worship the Lord with gladness. Come before him, singing with joy.

Leader: Acknowledge that the Lord is God! He made us, and we are his.

People: We are his people, the sheep of his pasture.

Leader: Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise.

People: Give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever,

and his faithfulness continues to each generation.