Lectionary Series | The Righteous Shephard

St. Peter’s Lutheran | The Righteous Shephard | September 1, 2024 | Pastor Tim Carter | The prophet Jeremiah speaks out against the shepherds of Israel who were abusing the people, promising that one day God would raise up a new shepherd to lead them. When Jesus sees the crowd of people, like sheep without a shepherd, He steps forward to care for them spiritually and physically. Together, these passages highlight Jesus as the fulfillment of Jeremiah’s prophecy—the righteous shepherd who gathers, leads, and provides for His people, embodying God's care and compassion for Israel.