Like most Christians, Disciples Affirm:
Open Communion
The Lord’s Supper, or Communion is celebrated in weekly worship. It is open to all who believe in Jesus Christ.
Freedom of belief
Disciples are called together around one essential of faith: belief in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Persons are free to follow their consciences guided by the Bible, the Holy Spirit study and prayer, and are expected to extend that freedom to others.
Baptism by immersion
In baptism the old self-centered life is set aside, and a new life of trust in God begins. Although Disciples practice baptism by immersion, other baptism traditions are honored.
Belief in the oneness of the church
All Christians are called to be one in Christ and to seek opportunities for common witness and service.
The ministry to believers
Both ministers and lay persons lead in worship, service and spiritual growth.
Because the Sabbath, and not just any Sabbath but the Sabbath of Passover, was coming, the Jewish authorities wanted the bodies down off the crosses as quickly as possible. But crucifixion is a slow and agonizing death, taking at least hours, and sometimes days.
In the Synoptic Gospels, the event that finally led the religious leaders to collaborate with Rome and have Jesus killed was the cleansing of the temple. But in John, that happens very early in the story. Instead, the last straw is Jesus’ raising of Lazarus.
Morning Prayer for April 8, 2026. Scriptures: Psalm 1; 1 Corinthians 15:12-28. Hymn: I Know That My Redeemer Liveth. CCLI streaming license #20546947.
Morning Prayer for April 7, 2026. Scriptures: Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15; 1 Corinthians 15:51-58. Hymn: Thine It's the Glory. CCLI streaming license #2054694
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