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« Reply #760 on: March 22, 2008, 07:56:32 PM »


Innocent people don't lie. They cooperate with the police.
Innocent people don't lawyer up themselves and their friends from the get go.

I still can't fathom how the Sloots can afford all those attorneys. 
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« Reply #761 on: March 22, 2008, 08:15:01 PM »


Innocent people don't lie. They cooperate with the police.
Innocent people don't lawyer up themselves and their friends from the get go.

I still can't fathom how the Sloots can afford all those attorneys. 


Friends in high places, the so called higher powers??
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« Reply #762 on: March 22, 2008, 08:28:33 PM »

OK. I have a question...what night was it that GVC groped Natalee?  Was it in CnC's?  What night was it that Natalee had to escorted back to her hotel room because she was so woozy? TIA


From Pelham meeting, October 28, 2006.  Posted at BFN.

General Questions and Answers - Answers provided by Beth, Dave and Art Wood

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9.  Is there a Blue Eyed Dutch Boy?  NO, there is no blue eyed Dutch boy. 

10.  Association with GVC?  NO association with him except on the 27th at C & C's he slapped her on the rear.


GVC never caught my notice as being involved.  I put him in the same category as Michael Dompig.  They are family of case related people.  Perhaps their involvement is to keep the case related people quiet.  mo

I remember reading posts of pro-Joran posters linking GVC to all kinds of things, implying he was +++++++ or autistic, was a danger in every place he worked, impulsive, etc.  I see him as a diversion character.

I also remember reading about some kind of threat to Michael Dompig, that someone would implicate him.  I think that was a warning to his father.  Perhaps the father of GVC is a greater risk to the house of cards, and therefore his son got arrested.  I wonder if the GVC family wishes they never moved to "One Happy Island"?  jmho

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I agree with your take on GVC.  If he had been involved, Joran would have never admitted to being the last with Natalee.  The risk is being the last one with someone that disappears (according to Arlene, early on).  As soon as someone was mentioned, that could have an implication, after "the beach" drop off, the disinformation team was running. The reason for the HI lie was to keep Joran from being alone with a missing person.  Either Joran was alone with Natalee or he was with family or another powerful person or the story would have been "we" left her on the road, after the party.  To protect Joran, there would have been no hesitation to implicate any other kid. The fact that Joran's story ends up with him "alone" with Natalee tells me that there are worse ramifications for him not to be alone.  The only thing "worse" that I can figure out is his father (and perhaps father's friends) implication.
 

He may not have been the last to be with her if someone else took her out to sea. 
I believe several were involved with this case before, during and after she was deceased.  I believe Joran and Guido and GVC mal treated her and others may have taken advantage of her because they were drinking and trying to be "pimps" but when it was determined she was badly injured they had to dispose of her to keep her quiet.  She may not have died had she received treatment.  Remember "Daury" said "....Joran, what did you do?"  If I came upon a scene and someone lying only passed out and not messed up I would say, what happened, and why have you not called an ambulance, etc.  Someone knew someone had done something to this girl.  Of course all this could have taken place in a home and she was then taken to the beach to distance the crime from the home or business.  I do not believe Joran, liar that he is is telling Patrick the whole truth.  Where, how and who at this time because it would make him look like the mad-dog he is.  The others are animals too.  Hope they get punished for these crimes.  As for the "hand holding his, his father and his little private party at home probably had something to add to these crimes as well.         Jack b
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« Reply #763 on: March 22, 2008, 08:36:45 PM »


Innocent people don't lie. They cooperate with the police.
Innocent people don't lawyer up themselves and their friends from the get go.

I still can't fathom how the Sloots can afford all those attorneys. 

  The ones whose children are involved are making sure there are lawyers because if one falls, they all will...the adults who have covered this thing up as well.
It is being covered as well by the casinos who have lawyers on retainer, most likely because they served minors, their employee(s) may have been involved and made the decision to be involved while working as NH was there when (Guido) was, etc.
They have it all covered and that is one reason why it fits that adults were involved even deeper than the coverup.  This may not be the first time this has happened.  Looks to me like those working on Monday would be preparting to go to work or to school.  This surely says a lot about where the Aruban taxes are going.
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« Reply #764 on: March 22, 2008, 08:51:59 PM »


Innocent people don't lie. They cooperate with the police.
Innocent people don't lawyer up themselves and their friends from the get go.

I still can't fathom how the Sloots can afford all those attorneys. 


Friends in high places, the so called higher powers??

It makes one wonder what Paulus has on those friends in high places to warrant such a coverup.
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« Reply #765 on: March 22, 2008, 08:53:00 PM »

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I see we are thinking along the same lines.
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« Reply #766 on: March 22, 2008, 09:14:16 PM »


Innocent people don't lie. They cooperate with the police.
Innocent people don't lawyer up themselves and their friends from the get go.

I still can't fathom how the Sloots can afford all those attorneys. 


Friends in high places, the so called higher powers??

It makes one wonder what Paulus has on those friends in high places to warrant such a coverup.

it's also a matter of what the teenage sons of the privileged have done and were doing that paulus, through jvds, knows about.  jvds was not the only one playing lounge lizard rapist on the island.  and it's probably gone on for years.
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« Reply #767 on: March 22, 2008, 10:36:10 PM »

HI OE, hey a quick question, sorry if it's been asked before.

Was there any plastic found in the trap?

To my knowledge, no plastic was found in the trap.
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« Reply #768 on: March 22, 2008, 11:06:08 PM »

San and Buckeye,
Doesn't what you (San) agree to and Buckeye (your post above) point directly at Paulus? How could it not? He is still the person without the alibi. As Buckeye indicates - There must be something worse for Joran to still be left holding the bag on a missing girl. There have been plenty of people to blame. Yet, none stick.

After flying from Holland (9 hours minimum) and then gallivanting all over the casino floor. As many of us have said for well over two years - Paulus has the most to lose. Some prove to me Paulus is somewhere else other than next to Natalee on that Casino tape.

Once the Aruban Authorities decided to insulate Paulus - it was out of his hands. He may not have even participated in any of the under-handed frame job of the security guards, but he knew what was happening. And that "F'in' Mother" screwed that all up.

If I had a son and he was last seen with the missing person, I would call work the next day and call off and help to look for her. Paulus does NOT! Infact, I would ask all of my colleagues to help also.

So it will remain Joran until someone is enabled to pin Paulus down. Godfather Peter R should have went after Paulus. It would have taken more time as Paulus is downright diabolical and smarter than the Goon-Child, but that's where the investigation should be focused.

I have never seen a case where a suspect with no alibi is NOT the focus.



The 5th person has an alibi...so tight...so tight. Remember?  If Paulus did not have one..then it can not be him...just saying...don't throw things in my direction.  It's your words...not mine.   

Acccckkkkkkkkkkk!!!!....am heading off for the day...so, am tossing this on the fire....The 5th person has an alibi...so tight...so tight...I would even consider...*Anita*....the stories of who went where with her...don't add up...carry on Monkeys Wink
 

Anita was never a suspect, but I certainly would not dismiss her.  The adults in that family are all suspects and perhaps Val may have played his part.  WHO would have a party on a school night?  A work night?  A get together that late is strange in and of itself on a Sun. night.    jackb
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« Reply #769 on: March 23, 2008, 12:28:33 AM »

Thanks for your response OE. And thank you for all your hard work in trying to bring Natalee home!

I've been away for awhile, but just wanted to tell all the monkeys Happy Easter!!
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« Reply #770 on: March 23, 2008, 12:29:13 AM »

and thank you CBB for my darling new Easter dress 
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« Reply #771 on: March 23, 2008, 12:46:49 AM »

Thanks for your response OE. And thank you for all your hard work in trying to bring Natalee home!

I've been away for awhile, but just wanted to tell all the monkeys Happy Easter!!

Happy Easter to you too, Mishy!   
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"I can look back over the past 10 years and there were no steps wasted, and there are no regrets,'' she said. "I did all I knew to do and I think that gives me greater peace now." "I've lived every parent's worst nightmare and I'm the parent that nobody wants to be," she said.

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« Reply #772 on: March 23, 2008, 01:19:11 AM »

HAPPY EASTER MONKEYS


THE OLD TESTAMENT

Isaiah 53 - The Ultimate Sacrifice -Prophecy

1 Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed?

2 He grew up before him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him, nothing in his appearance that we should desire him.

3 He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering. Like one from whom men hide their faces
he was despised, and we esteemed him not.

4 Surely he took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows, yet we considered him stricken by God, smitten by him, and afflicted.

5 But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed.

6 We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.

7 He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth;
he was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth.

8 By oppression and judgment he was taken away. And who can speak of his descendants? For he was cut off from the land of the living; for the transgression of my people he was stricken.

9 He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death, though he had done no violence, nor was any deceit in his mouth.

10 Yet it was the LORD's will to crush him and cause him to suffer, and though the LORD makes [c] his life a guilt offering, he will see his offspring and prolong his days, and the will of the LORD will prosper in his hand.

11 After the suffering of his soul, he will see the light of life and be satisfied; by his knowledge my righteous servant will justify many,
and he will bear their iniquities.

12 Therefore I will give him a portion among the great, and he will divide the spoils with the strong, because he poured out his life unto death, and was numbered with the transgressors. For he bore the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.


THE NEW TESTAMENT

Luke 23: The Ultimate Sacrifice - Prophecy Fulfilled

1-2  Then they all took Jesus to Pilate and began to bring up charges against him. They said, "We found this man undermining our law and order, forbidding taxes to be paid to Caesar, setting himself up as Messiah-King."

3  Pilate asked him, "Is this true that you're 'King of the Jews'?"  "Those are your words, not mine," Jesus replied.

4  Pilate told the high priests and the accompanying crowd, "I find nothing wrong here. He seems harmless enough to me."

5  But they were vehement. "He's stirring up unrest among the people with his teaching, disturbing the peace everywhere, starting in Galilee and now all through Judea. He's a dangerous man, endangering the peace."

6-7  When Pilate heard that, he asked, "So, he's a Galilean?" Realizing that he properly came under Herod's jurisdiction, he passed the buck to Herod, who just happened to be in Jerusalem for a few days.

8-10  Herod was delighted when Jesus showed up. He had wanted for a long time to see him, he'd heard so much about him. He hoped to see him do something spectacular. He peppered him with questions. Jesus didn't answer—not one word. But the high priests and religion scholars were right there, saying their piece, strident and shrill in their accusations.

11-12  Mightily offended, Herod turned on Jesus. His soldiers joined in, taunting and jeering. Then they dressed him up in an elaborate king costume and sent him back to Pilate. That day Herod and Pilate became thick as thieves. Always before they had kept their distance.

13-16  Then Pilate called in the high priests, rulers, and the others and said, "You brought this man to me as a disturber of the peace. I examined him in front of all of you and found there was nothing to your charge. And neither did Herod, for he has sent him back here with a clean bill of health. It's clear that he's done nothing wrong, let alone anything deserving death. I'm going to warn him to watch his step and let him go."

18-20  At that, the crowd went wild: "Kill him! Give us Barabbas!" (Barabbas had been thrown in prison for starting a riot in the city and for murder.) Pilate still wanted to let Jesus go, and so spoke out again.

21  But they kept shouting back, "Crucify! Crucify him!"

22  He tried a third time. "But for what crime? I've found nothing in him deserving death. I'm going to warn him to watch his step and let him go."

23-25  But they kept at it, a shouting mob, demanding that he be crucified. And finally they shouted him down. Pilate caved in and gave them what they wanted. He released the man thrown in prison for rioting and murder, and gave them Jesus to do whatever they wanted.

26-31  As they led him off, they made Simon, a man from Cyrene who happened to be coming in from the countryside, carry the cross behind Jesus. A huge crowd of people followed, along with women weeping and carrying on. At one point Jesus turned to the women and said, "Daughters of Jerusalem, don't cry for me. Cry for yourselves and for your children. The time is coming when they'll say, 'Lucky the women who never conceived! Lucky the wombs that never gave birth! Lucky the breasts that never gave milk!' Then they'll start calling to the mountains, 'Fall down on us!' calling to the hills, 'Cover us up!' If people do these things to a live, green tree, can you imagine what they'll do with deadwood?"

32  Two others, both criminals, were taken along with him for execution.

33  When they got to the place called Skull Hill, they crucified him, along with the criminals, one on his right, the other on his left.

34-35  Jesus prayed, "Father, forgive them; they don't know what they're doing."  Dividing up his clothes, they threw dice for them. The people stood there staring at Jesus, and the ringleaders made faces, taunting, "He saved others. Let's see him save himself! The Messiah of God—ha! The Chosen—ha!"

36-37  The soldiers also came up and poked fun at him, making a game of it. They toasted him with sour wine: "So you're King of the Jews! Save yourself!"

38  Printed over him was a sign: this is the king of the jews.

39  One of the criminals hanging alongside cursed him: "Some Messiah you are! Save yourself! Save us!"

40-41  But the other one made him shut up: "Have you no fear of God? You're getting the same as him. We deserve this, but not him—he did nothing to deserve this."

42  Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you enter your kingdom."

43  He said, "Don't worry, I will. Today you will join me in paradise."

44-46  By now it was noon. The whole earth became dark, the darkness lasting three hours—a total blackout. The Temple curtain split right down the middle. Jesus called loudly, "Father, I place my life in your hands!" Then he breathed his last.

47  When the captain there saw what happened, he honored God: "This man was innocent! A good man, and innocent!"

48-49  All who had come around as spectators to watch the show, when they saw what actually happened, were overcome with grief and headed home. Those who knew Jesus well, along with the women who had followed him from Galilee, stood at a respectful distance and kept vigil.

50-54  There was a man by the name of Joseph, a member of the Jewish High Council, a man of good heart and good character. He had not gone along with the plans and actions of the council. His hometown was the Jewish village of Arimathea. He lived in alert expectation of the kingdom of God. He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Taking him down, he wrapped him in a linen shroud and placed him in a tomb chiseled into the rock, a tomb never yet used. It was the day before Sabbath, the Sabbath just about to begin.

55-56  The women who had been companions of Jesus from Galilee followed along. They saw the tomb where Jesus' body was placed. Then they went back to prepare burial spices and perfumes. They rested quietly on the Sabbath, as commanded.


THE EASTER STORY - THE GRAVE COULD NOT HOLD HIM

HE IS RISEN - HE IS RISEN INDEED!!

Luke 24: 1-8


1-3  At the crack of dawn on Sunday, the women came to the tomb carrying the burial spices they had prepared. They found the entrance stone rolled back from the tomb, so they walked in. But once inside, they couldn't find the body of the Master Jesus.
 
4-8  They were puzzled, wondering what to make of this. Then, out of nowhere it seemed, two men, light cascading over them, stood there. The women were awestruck and bowed down in worship. The men said, "Why are you looking for the Living One in a cemetery? He is not here, but raised up. Remember how he told you when you were still back in Galilee that he had to be handed over to sinners, be killed on a cross, and in three days rise up?" Then they remembered Jesus' words.
I just wanted to make sure this got a "bump" so it would be here on Easter Sunday.
Thank you for posting it Janet!  Happy Easter, Everyone!
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« Reply #773 on: March 23, 2008, 01:34:11 AM »

HAPPY EASTER Monkeys!

On a Side note, I am pleased to announce:  On a morning radio station locally,  they are saying a majority of our hometown Spring Breakers are heading to various areas in FL!   Thank God!   Stay where they are safe! NO DAMN ARUBA!!! 

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« Reply #774 on: March 23, 2008, 03:13:13 AM »

Have we learned anything new in the last two weeks? Can you say case gone cold?
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« Reply #775 on: March 23, 2008, 07:10:26 AM »

Have we learned anything new in the last two weeks? Can you say case gone cold?


I don't know anything about what's going on with the investigation on Aruba but I did hear from a reliable source that Peter R. de Vries is working on a couple of interesting things at this very moment.
That doesn't say much but at least someone is working on it Wink. After the show there were a lot of tips of course and to figure out which ones are serious is difficult...and then do the research on those who are credible...it takes time. And it may not work out in the end. Also, this case isn't the only case for Peter R. de Vries and his team; his show also starts again soon so I think he's also working on those cases as well (of course).
Sooner or later the ALE will have to give some statement about what's going on.
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« Reply #776 on: March 23, 2008, 07:12:54 AM »


The 5th person has an alibi...so tight...so tight. Remember?  If Paulus did not have one..then it can not be him...just saying...don't throw things in my direction.  It's your words...not mine.   

Acccckkkkkkkkkkk!!!!....am heading off for the day...so, am tossing this on the fire....The 5th person has an alibi...so tight...so tight...I would even consider...*Anita*....the stories of who went where with her...don't add up...carry on Monkeys Wink


I'm with you on this Destiny! 

Paulus, Anita and the 2 younger bros were all gone -- Paulus flew home that fateful Sunday.....

Then we have Paulus being home all along -- with the 2 younger bros.......the reason why Paulus had to leave the casino......

And where were these young boys when Paulus left his home in the middle of the night for several hours when Beth and Jug arrived?? Where were the younger boys then?? And why wasn't Paulus concerned at all about leaving them alone. He NEVER mentions them.


lala's -- one of the thoughts I've been mulling in recently weeks (although not having any time to post and share and get smarter monkey's thoughts)

Paulus's '2 singing cards' that were 'up his sleeve' and the 'alibi that was so tight'.....
Valentjin and Sebastian 

Also -- imo -- 'party at his home' may not be as 'literal' as we are taking it.

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« Reply #777 on: March 23, 2008, 07:13:40 AM »


Innocent people don't lie. They cooperate with the police.
Innocent people don't lawyer up themselves and their friends from the get go.

I still can't fathom how the Sloots can afford all those attorneys. 

  The ones whose children are involved are making sure there are lawyers because if one falls, they all will...the adults who have covered this thing up as well.
It is being covered as well by the casinos who have lawyers on retainer, most likely because they served minors, their employee(s) may have been involved and made the decision to be involved while working as NH was there when (Guido) was, etc.
They have it all covered and that is one reason why it fits that adults were involved even deeper than the coverup.  This may not be the first time this has happened.  Looks to me like those working on Monday would be preparting to go to work or to school.  This surely says a lot about where the Aruban taxes are going.
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And maybe a couple of lawyers are willing to work for free in this case...the publicity is always there.
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« Reply #778 on: March 23, 2008, 08:15:01 AM »

HAPPY EASTER MONKEYS


THE OLD TESTAMENT

Isaiah 53 - The Ultimate Sacrifice -Prophecy

1 Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed?

2 He grew up before him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him, nothing in his appearance that we should desire him.

3 He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering. Like one from whom men hide their faces
he was despised, and we esteemed him not.

4 Surely he took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows, yet we considered him stricken by God, smitten by him, and afflicted.

5 But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed.

6 We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.

7 He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth;
he was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth.

8 By oppression and judgment he was taken away. And who can speak of his descendants? For he was cut off from the land of the living; for the transgression of my people he was stricken.

9 He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death, though he had done no violence, nor was any deceit in his mouth.

10 Yet it was the LORD's will to crush him and cause him to suffer, and though the LORD makes [c] his life a guilt offering, he will see his offspring and prolong his days, and the will of the LORD will prosper in his hand.

11 After the suffering of his soul, he will see the light of life and be satisfied; by his knowledge my righteous servant will justify many,
and he will bear their iniquities.

12 Therefore I will give him a portion among the great, and he will divide the spoils with the strong, because he poured out his life unto death, and was numbered with the transgressors. For he bore the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.


THE NEW TESTAMENT

Luke 23: The Ultimate Sacrifice - Prophecy Fulfilled

1-2  Then they all took Jesus to Pilate and began to bring up charges against him. They said, "We found this man undermining our law and order, forbidding taxes to be paid to Caesar, setting himself up as Messiah-King."

3  Pilate asked him, "Is this true that you're 'King of the Jews'?"  "Those are your words, not mine," Jesus replied.

4  Pilate told the high priests and the accompanying crowd, "I find nothing wrong here. He seems harmless enough to me."

5  But they were vehement. "He's stirring up unrest among the people with his teaching, disturbing the peace everywhere, starting in Galilee and now all through Judea. He's a dangerous man, endangering the peace."

6-7  When Pilate heard that, he asked, "So, he's a Galilean?" Realizing that he properly came under Herod's jurisdiction, he passed the buck to Herod, who just happened to be in Jerusalem for a few days.

8-10  Herod was delighted when Jesus showed up. He had wanted for a long time to see him, he'd heard so much about him. He hoped to see him do something spectacular. He peppered him with questions. Jesus didn't answer—not one word. But the high priests and religion scholars were right there, saying their piece, strident and shrill in their accusations.

11-12  Mightily offended, Herod turned on Jesus. His soldiers joined in, taunting and jeering. Then they dressed him up in an elaborate king costume and sent him back to Pilate. That day Herod and Pilate became thick as thieves. Always before they had kept their distance.

13-16  Then Pilate called in the high priests, rulers, and the others and said, "You brought this man to me as a disturber of the peace. I examined him in front of all of you and found there was nothing to your charge. And neither did Herod, for he has sent him back here with a clean bill of health. It's clear that he's done nothing wrong, let alone anything deserving death. I'm going to warn him to watch his step and let him go."

18-20  At that, the crowd went wild: "Kill him! Give us Barabbas!" (Barabbas had been thrown in prison for starting a riot in the city and for murder.) Pilate still wanted to let Jesus go, and so spoke out again.

21  But they kept shouting back, "Crucify! Crucify him!"

22  He tried a third time. "But for what crime? I've found nothing in him deserving death. I'm going to warn him to watch his step and let him go."

23-25  But they kept at it, a shouting mob, demanding that he be crucified. And finally they shouted him down. Pilate caved in and gave them what they wanted. He released the man thrown in prison for rioting and murder, and gave them Jesus to do whatever they wanted.

26-31  As they led him off, they made Simon, a man from Cyrene who happened to be coming in from the countryside, carry the cross behind Jesus. A huge crowd of people followed, along with women weeping and carrying on. At one point Jesus turned to the women and said, "Daughters of Jerusalem, don't cry for me. Cry for yourselves and for your children. The time is coming when they'll say, 'Lucky the women who never conceived! Lucky the wombs that never gave birth! Lucky the breasts that never gave milk!' Then they'll start calling to the mountains, 'Fall down on us!' calling to the hills, 'Cover us up!' If people do these things to a live, green tree, can you imagine what they'll do with deadwood?"

32  Two others, both criminals, were taken along with him for execution.

33  When they got to the place called Skull Hill, they crucified him, along with the criminals, one on his right, the other on his left.

34-35  Jesus prayed, "Father, forgive them; they don't know what they're doing."  Dividing up his clothes, they threw dice for them. The people stood there staring at Jesus, and the ringleaders made faces, taunting, "He saved others. Let's see him save himself! The Messiah of God—ha! The Chosen—ha!"

36-37  The soldiers also came up and poked fun at him, making a game of it. They toasted him with sour wine: "So you're King of the Jews! Save yourself!"

38  Printed over him was a sign: this is the king of the jews.

39  One of the criminals hanging alongside cursed him: "Some Messiah you are! Save yourself! Save us!"

40-41  But the other one made him shut up: "Have you no fear of God? You're getting the same as him. We deserve this, but not him—he did nothing to deserve this."

42  Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you enter your kingdom."

43  He said, "Don't worry, I will. Today you will join me in paradise."

44-46  By now it was noon. The whole earth became dark, the darkness lasting three hours—a total blackout. The Temple curtain split right down the middle. Jesus called loudly, "Father, I place my life in your hands!" Then he breathed his last.

47  When the captain there saw what happened, he honored God: "This man was innocent! A good man, and innocent!"

48-49  All who had come around as spectators to watch the show, when they saw what actually happened, were overcome with grief and headed home. Those who knew Jesus well, along with the women who had followed him from Galilee, stood at a respectful distance and kept vigil.

50-54  There was a man by the name of Joseph, a member of the Jewish High Council, a man of good heart and good character. He had not gone along with the plans and actions of the council. His hometown was the Jewish village of Arimathea. He lived in alert expectation of the kingdom of God. He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Taking him down, he wrapped him in a linen shroud and placed him in a tomb chiseled into the rock, a tomb never yet used. It was the day before Sabbath, the Sabbath just about to begin.

55-56  The women who had been companions of Jesus from Galilee followed along. They saw the tomb where Jesus' body was placed. Then they went back to prepare burial spices and perfumes. They rested quietly on the Sabbath, as commanded.


THE EASTER STORY - THE GRAVE COULD NOT HOLD HIM

HE IS RISEN - HE IS RISEN INDEED!!

Luke 24: 1-8


1-3  At the crack of dawn on Sunday, the women came to the tomb carrying the burial spices they had prepared. They found the entrance stone rolled back from the tomb, so they walked in. But once inside, they couldn't find the body of the Master Jesus.
 
4-8  They were puzzled, wondering what to make of this. Then, out of nowhere it seemed, two men, light cascading over them, stood there. The women were awestruck and bowed down in worship. The men said, "Why are you looking for the Living One in a cemetery? He is not here, but raised up. Remember how he told you when you were still back in Galilee that he had to be handed over to sinners, be killed on a cross, and in three days rise up?" Then they remembered Jesus' words.
I just wanted to make sure this got a "bump" so it would be here on Easter Sunday.
Thank you for posting it Janet!  Happy Easter, Everyone!




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