The Fourth Sunday of Easter is traditionally known as “Good Shepherd Sunday.” The Scriptures direct our faith to focus on Jesus as our Good Shepherd, who laid down His life for us as His sheep also remembering His continued shepherding through His Word and Sacraments (Baptism and the Lord’s Supper). As Jesus’ sheep, we gladly hear and recognize His voice in His Word among all the false voices that would lead us astray. Our Good Shepherd promises to continue leading us with the “rod and staff,” that is, the law and gospel of His holy Word.