For this next week in Easter the readings move to the life of suffering that comes with following Christ but also the victorious promise that Jesus gives to gospel ministry. The Epistle comes from 1 Peter 2 and teaches us about suffering for righteousness' sake. The Gospel reading from John 10:11-16 is the famous "Good Shepherd" passage. Christ teaches the difference between hirelings and true shepherds, and He promises to be our Good Shepherd, to fight and even die for us. He also promises that we will hear His voice and be known by Him. The Old Testament readings come from Numbers 23-24 and Numbers 25. These continue the story of Balaam and then add the sin at Baal-Peor. Listen to this episode to see why these passages were chosen and how they relate to the Gospel.