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Sunday during the service we mentioned how much information there was on the medicial aspects of the crucifixition.  Below you find two quick links that will have a lot of information on what we talked about at the Gathering.  At the end of each article there are also references these men used and are very detailed in these areas if you would like to dig even deeper.

Medical Aspects of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ by David Terasaka

On the Physical Death of Jesus Christ by William D. Edwards, MD

What an amazing series that we have gone through. Each week has been intense as we just carefully march through Matthew 26-27. I am amazed at the sacrifice of Christ on the cross. As Walt explained what all happened before and during crucifixion.

We walked through what was happening during the flogging and the practices leading up to the cross. “The brutality of the cross began long before Jesus was nailed to the cross.” My heart was broken as we read about how Jesus was beaten and mocked. I hope everyone got a better understanding of all that Jesus did for the glory of God. His death and resurrection brought us new life.

I want to encourage you to jump back to Psalm 22 this week. Slowly walk through and notice the things that David writes in that psalm. Notice the connection to the cross. The amazing thing about Psalm 22 is how David writes (guided by Spirit of God) about something in great detail that he had never seen. David had never seen a crucifixion in his lifetime.

Set List from Sunday:

• Freedom is Here (Hillsong United) 
• God is Alive (Fee) 
• Forever Changed (Eddie Kirkland) 
• Rise and Sing (Fee) 

We moved into week three of our Journey series. This past Sunday we looked at the Trial that Jesus went through before the cross. This series has been intense. Of course, when traveling through the last days of Jesus I don’t think it could be any less.

We saw the disciples who last week were ready to fight, now scatter and hide. We see the crowd that earlier in the week cheered as Jesus entered the city now cry out for a crucifixion. Jesus is now alone. He is about to drink the cup that has been given to him.

Walt read Isaiah 53 and connected the prophesy to Jesus before the priests. As we continue on this Journey remember that Jesus is fulfilling the will of God. It was the will of the Father to crush him (Isa 53:10). Now as we approach the cross we see the Son of God bearing the sin and shame of humanity on his own.

A reminder for parents, that next week we will be discussing the gruesome details of the cross. As we have each week, we will also being showing a clip from the Passion of the Christ movie. Your children should be dropped off at Camp Rock or Pebble Beach. We just want to let you know so that you may take the necessary precautions with your children.

We Worshiped with these songs Sunday:

• God is Alive (Fee) 
• Mighty to Save (Hillsong) 
• Forever Changed (Eddie Kirkland) 
• Jesus Messiah (Chris Tomlin) 
• Praise the Father, Praise the Son (Chris Tomlin) 

I really believed yesterday’s sermon was one of Walt’s best sermons. We don’t talk about the wrath of God too much these days. I have loved this series. We continued in Matthew 26 yesterday and looked at the scene in the garden.

Walt brought our attention to the cup that Jesus had to drink. As we read how Jesus looked for another way, and yet submitted to the Father. Amazing how Jesus, though sorrowful to the point of death, still submits to the will of the Father. So many times in my own life, I don’t see that kind of obedience, and I am not to the point of death. Can you imagine having that kind of sorrow? To have a burden that heavy?

As we examined the cup and what was in it, Walt took us to some Old Testament passages. I would encourage you to visit them this week if you have time.

• Psalm 75:7-8
• Jeremiah 25:15
• Ezekiel 23:33
• Isaiah 51:17

What a day yesterday as the Stoners gathered together. I love getting together with you to lift up the name of Jesus. Each week I am amazed at how God is working at Capstone as I talk to some of you.

We had a jam packed service from the standpoint of how much we had to cover. As I listened to our mission team that we sent to Haiti my heart continued to break for that country. Don’t forget Capstone, don’t forget the need there. I enjoyed getting to continue the conversation some with Marvin and Erick during small group last night.

We began a new series at Capstone yesterday. This one may be gentler on the toes than TRANSFORM or HAPPILY EVER AFTER. Walt took us through the Lord’s Supper yesterday in Matthew 26. He brought out teaching in Exodus 11-12 about the Passover and then finished as we talked about the body and the blood of Christ broken and poured out for us.

Don’t loose sight of what we remember by taking Communion. Don’t let that become just some “tradition” that the church does every few Sundays or months. Don’t let your heart and mind disconnect from what we do during that time.

Here are the songs from yesterday:

• All Because of Jesus (Fee)
• This is How We Know (Matt Redman)
• Mission’s Flame (Matt Redman)
• Jesus Messiah (Chris Tomlin)
• Glory to God Forever (Fee)
• No One Higher/The Stand (Fee/Joel Houston)

This has been an awesome series. It has been a tough series. I have been so excited to hear how God has used the teaching of his word to cause people to rethink their lives and seek after him more. To hear the stories of families reading their Bible together and marriages that are getting closer together.

Walt preached on the subject of personal holiness. Living a life committed to Jesus Christ will bring about sacrifice.

If Christ is worth anything, he is worth EVERYTHING!

Think about that statement and the implications of the statement in our lives. We look to the cross and cling to the hope that Christ gives us there. HE IS WORTH IT. Jesus is worth your life. Jesus is worth your sacrifice. Jesus is worth your EVERYTHING.

Here are the songs that we used to worship:

• Solution (Hillsong United) 
• All We Need (Charlie Hall) 
• Revelation Song (Kari Jobe) 
• You Alone Can Rescue (Matt Redman) 
• Majesty (Delirious)