CASE OF THE DOG RACE

THREE DETECTIVES SUMMER FUN

DOG PARK INVESTIGATION

On a Saturday morning the three detectives are on a Bark Adventure, investigating a doggy mystery.  Lead investigator Jack interviews, Gloria takes notes, while Valerie shoots a video to document the evidence.

Jack asks Diego with the Black Lab first, saying, "Does your dog know any good tricks?"

Diego replies, "She's an escape artist finding a way to jump over any fence or digging under.  That's why we have to keep her on a chain."

Gloria adds, "What about training your dog?"

Diego states, "She's a stupid mutt!"

Valerie asks Ram, the owner of the Golden Retriever, saying, "Does your golden know any tricks?"  

Ram replies, "Sit, stay, rollover, fetch, and shake.  If I say 'Park,' she knows we are going to a park."

Jack asks Billy, holding the white Poodle, "Is your dog smart?" 

 

Billy replies, "Poodles are fast learners and exceptionally smart and ranked among the top 3 intelligent dogs."

Jack adds, "Do you believe in evolution?"

Nodding their heads 'YES,' all three dog owners non-verbally state their belief.

Jack speaks, "We're investigating the different dog races." 

 

Ram speaks, "My dog is not able to compete with Greyhounds."  

Diego adds, "My mutt is too stupid to run around an obstacle course."

Valerie says, "Would you believe a teacher that said, 'Dogs with black fur were evolved from Gorillas, Brown fur dogs were evolved from Orangutans, and White fur dogs were evolved from intelligent Chimpanzees?"

  

Diego replies, "That's sick!"

Jack speaks, "Did Bears evolve into Whales?"

Gloria says, "Are the Black fur, Brown fur and White fur dogs different races?"

Diego grins, "There's Black, Yellow and Chocolate Labs."

Rams speaks, "Golden Retrievers are one breed with cream, gold and red fur."

Billy smiles, "It's just genetics.  In the same litter I got my white Poodle, there were black ones too."

Gloria smiles, "If your white Poodle has one white parent and one black parent, is your dog considered white or black?" 

 

Billy replies, "Race is not determined by the color of a dog's fur.  All dogs are one race!"

Jack smiles, "You're right, there is only one race of dogs and about 360 breeds of dogs."

Gloria stares at the dog owners, "How many human races are there?  Do we determine race by skin, facial features or eye color?"

The three dog owners were puzzled and remained silent.

Valerie speaks, "God created Adam and Eve.  From their DNA, we get all the variety of human features."

Jack adds, "God only created one human race."

Gloria states, "From the original dogs that God created, we have 360 breeds today.  And from Adam and Eve and Noah's family with have over 17,000 people groups living on Earth."

Ram speaks,  "I think it's evil to think someone is better or worse because of their skin color.

That's were we get racism from."

Jack concludes, "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life."  (John 3:16 LSB - Legacy Standard Bible)  

Gloria adds, "It doesn't matter what color of fur you have, God loves you the same."

Valerie speaks, "Repent from your sins, trust in Jesus as your Lord, and receive His Holy Spirit, and you'll have everlasting life."

CASE OF THE NATURAL LAW OF GOD

 PARABLE OF CORONA ARCH

THREE DETECTIVES ON VACATION

The Three Detectives are doing undercover work in Moab, Utah.  Lead detective Jack holds a glass jar, Gloria takes down notes, and Valerie shoots videos of everything that is said.

Near the Arch, Jack comments, "Some people call Corona Arch the Little Rainbow Bridge."  

A young couple overhearing him meets the detectives.  

Tom says, "I have seen people climb on top of the arch and rappel down.  His wife, Robin adds, "I can't even watch that kind of stuff."

Jack speaks, "We're here investigating the Natural Law of God."

Robin replies, "My husband Tom has a masters in Physics, and know all about the laws of nature."

Tom adds, "First law is Inertia, second law is Force and Acceleration, and third law is Action-Reaction."

Gloria speaks, "What if I climbed up on top of the arch and did a handstand during a windy afternoon?"

Robin answers, "You might fall off!"

Tom adds, "If you fall from 105 feet at 56 mph, it would only take 3 seconds to reach the bottom.  Shall we talk about Newton's law of Gravity?"

Valeria smiles, "Were all the laws we observe in nature created by intelligent design, or random chance during billions of years?"

The couple is silent, contemplating an answer.

Gloria says,  "Is there an unseen spiritual world?  Could there be spiritual laws in the universe as important as the law of gravity?  Could there be an intelligent creator of the universe?"

Jack adds, "We are investigating the Natural Law of God.  Can you guess what it is?"

Robin replies, "Sorry, we're not religious."

Valerie reads, Jesus said, "Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted."  

(Matthew 23:12  ESV - English Standard Version)

Jack comments, "This law is about Pride and Humility and  the consequences.  Tom, if you had to choose between modeling your life after Jesus or Lucifer, which one would you choose?"

Robin smirks, "Sometimes he's the devil."

Tom remarks, "Isn't there good and bad in everyone?"

Valerie reads, Lucifer, "Your pride and the music of your harps have been brought down to Sheol; Maggots are spread out as your bed beneath you and worms are your covering.’

How you have fallen from heaven,
You star of the morning, son of the dawn!
You have been cut down to the earth,
You who defeated the nations!
But you said in your heart,
‘I will ascend to heaven;
I will raise my throne above the stars of God,
And I will sit on the mount of assembly
In the recesses of the north.
I will ascend above the heights of the clouds;
I will make myself like the Most High.’
Nevertheless you will be brought down to Sheol, to the recesses of the pit.  (Isaiah 14:11-15  NASB - New American Standard Bible)

Gloria adds, "Lucifer is the example of Pride, wanting to exalt himself as the most high.  God humbled him by throwing him the pit."

Valerie smiles, "Jesus is the example of Humility!"

Jack reads, "You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.  Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form, he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross."  (Philippians 2:5-8 NLT - New Living Translation) 

Robin says, "I never heard that before."

Jack says, "What happened when Jesus humbled himself?"

Valerie reads, "Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."  (Philippians 2:9-11  NIV - New International Version)

Tom speaks, "How does this apply to me and Robin?"

Valerie reads, "At that time the disciples came to Jesus and said, “Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”  And He called a child to Himself and set him before them,  and said, “Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever therefore will humble himself as this child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven."  (Matthew 18:1-4  LSV - Legacy Standard Version)

Gloria adds, "If I was prideful, showing off on top of the arch, God might send a gust of wind and bring me down to earth."

Jack speaks, "If let loose of the jar, will the law of gravity be responsible for breaking it?

Robin speaks, "I think it's too hard to be humble all the time."

Jack smiles, "You're right, you can't be humble unless God helps you.  You have a choice to follow Jesus or Lucifer."

Tom speaks, "How do we follow Jesus?"

Jack speaks, "You need to turn away from your sins, have faith, trust in Jesus, and follow him."

Gloria adds, "You'll receive the Holy Spirit and become a new person in Christ."

Robin looks at Tom, "I don't want you to live like the devil anymore."

Jack concludes, "Would you like to pray and receive Jesus into your life?  Would you like to have everlasting life with Jesus?"

Robin and Tom reply, "Yes!"

ARE YOU PLANNING YOUR BUCKET LIST?

SLICK ROCK INVESTIGATION

THREE DETECTIVES ON VACATION

On a remote trail, Three Detectives wait by a popular overlook on a trail in Utah, shared with mountain bikers and hikers.  Heidi and Jim riding full suspension bikes stop to take a break to drink water.

Lead detective Jack smiles at the couple, as Gloria prepares to take notes, and Valerie pulls out her cell phone preparing to shoot video.

Heidi grins, "You are hard core hikers."  Jim adds, "Your the first ones we have seen up here on the trail today."

Detective Jack smiles, "That trail is narrow, with rocks, and exposure to steep cliffs.  I must admit, you must be good riders to stay on that trail."

Heidi adds, "If your eyes are off the trail, your bike may go off the trail.  Rule #1, keep your eyes on the trail ahead of you."

Gloria speaks, "Is it mandatory to stay on the narrow trail?"

Jim laughs, "Going off the trail three feet in either direction can mean certain death or severe injury.  Life flight can be expensive."

Valerie talks, "What do you do when you see a rock on the trail?"

Heidi explains, "If we can't navigate around, speed is our friend.  We pedal as fast as we can to ride over to rocks."

Detective Jack explains, "The reason we are hiking up here today is to ask adventurers a serious question.  Are you planning your bucket list?"

Heidi blurts out, "You must be sent by God, it's exactly what I've been thinking about all day.  There are so many places in Utah I want to explore seeing arches, slot canyons, dinosaur bones, waterfalls, National Parks and Monuments, and Gobblin Valley!"

Valeria asks Jim, "What's on your bucket list?"

Jim take a deep breath, "Moutain biking Slick Rock in Moab, White Rim around the Island in the Sky, Rainbow Rim overlooking the Grand Canyon, Grand Teton parkway from Moose to Jenny Lake, and Hiawatha trail in Idaho."

Gloria asks Heidi, "What National Parks?"

Heidi replies,  "Zion, Bryce, Arches, Capitol Reef, Grand Canyon, and Canyonlands!"

Valerie adds, "My favorite park is Bryce Canyon, it is so beautiful what God has created.  It's a certified Dark Sky area where you will see the Milky Way."

Jack asks the couple, "You got a bucket list.  Are you making future plans so you can really go and explore these places?  Have you reserve campsites ahead of time before they are all booked?   Do you plan meals in advance or places to eat out?"

Gloria adds, "On my bucket list was a trip to the Holyland.  I saved money for 5 years, because this was a trip I wanted to go."

Valerie speaks, "Personally, I write down my top ten bucket list.  Then I spend hours investigating each possibility, things to do, places to stay, travel costs and time.  Every thing is preplanned."

Heidi talks to Jim, "We need to get serious and plan our lives!  Jim, we wouldn't be here if we didn't plan this vacation.  I got a bucket list of things I want to do before I die."

Gloria speaks, "We always pray for God's protection before we started hiking.  I don't think anyone knows the day you're going to die."

Valerie adds, "People die of heat exhaustion in the desert from lack of water and falling off cliffs, not staying on the narrow trail."

Jack explains, "When we see difficulty on the trail of our lives, we run to the rock...Jesus!"

Jim speaks, "Are you folks religious?"

Jack continues, "I believe in a relationship with God the Father, Jesus the Son and the Holy Spirit.  Salvation comes from God, not religion."

Gloria reads, "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life."  (John 3:16  NASB ~ New American Standard Bible)

Heidi adds, "I believe there are many pathways to heaven.  How do you know your way is the only true way?"

Valerie reads, "You can enter true life only through the narrow gate. The gate to hell is very wide, and there is plenty of room on the road that leads there. Many people go that way.  But the gate that opens the way to true life is narrow. And the road that leads there is hard to follow. Only a few people find it." (Matthew 7:13-14  ERV ~ Easy to Read Version)

Jack adds, "Only a few bikers can follow the narrow path, and live to see another day."

Jim replies, "There are other prophets who proclaim to be true.  How do I know which one is correct?"

Gloria reads, "Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved."

(Acts 4:12  NIV - New International Version)

Heidi remarks, "Aren't you narrow minded?"

Jack replies, "Absolutely yes!  I must remind you, you also are narrow minded staying on the trail."

Valerie speaks, "I hope you will have a wonderful time planning your bucket lists.  Do you have a bucket list of things to do after you die?"

Jim replies, "I'm too busy enjoying life now!"

Jack speaks, "If you were to die today, would you go to heaven or hell?"

Heidi adds, "I never think about these things."

Gloria smiles, "On my bucket list, I'm going to heaven and enjoying everlasting life with Jesus.  I will have rewards in heaven and a wonderful life because I made my plans with God."

Valerie smiles, "Jesus made me a new person when I trusted in Him, repented from my sins, and received His Holy Spirit."

Jack continues, "...for He says, 'At the acceptable time I listened to you, and on the day of salvation I helped you.'  Behold, now is 'The acceptable Time,' behold, now is 'The Day of Salvation."  (2 Corinthians 6:2 - NASB 95)

Gloria adds, "Would you like to plan your eternal bucket list right now?"

Valerie speaks, "Would you like to follow Jesus?"

Heidi looks at Jim in silence, non-verbally communicating to each other then speaking, "Yes, what do we need to do?"

Jack speaks, "Jesus told his disciples to repent and follow me.  His salvation is free gift and not something we have to work for."  

Gloria adds, "We ask for His Living Water on the trail of life, and we receive His Holy Spirit."

Jack speaks, "Let's pray and ask Jesus into your lives.  He will help you plan all of your future bucket lists forever!"

GRAB THAT LIFESAVER

WHITE WATER ADVENTURE

SNAKE RIVER

After taking a bus ride to the snake river boat ramp a group of four women and three men walk over to a pile of personal floation devices and are fitted to their body size by the outfitter.

Jesus a Mexican American river guide gathers his group together, saying, "If you have anything important you don't want to get wet, leave it in the bus.  We have several dry bags in the raft to protect small personal items."

Bill, a nerdy 23 year old man complains, "The life jacket is too tight, can someone loosen it for me?"

Holly a blonde hair 21 year old woman, speaks, "I been on the snake river many times.  You need your PFD tight, or it could float up in your face!"

Bill continues, "I need to use the restroom before we leave.  I drank a gallon of green tea."  

Gloria, a 24 year old black woman, adds, "Sounds like a great idea.  I got to go too."

Mary a 22 year old woman asks, "How many miles are we doing today?"

Jesus replies, "8 miles with class II and III rapids.  It should take us 2 to 3 hours depending how fast the river is flowing."

Dan asks, "What are the names of the rapids?"

Jesus answers, "My favorites are Lunch Counter and the Big Kahuna."

Later after everyone jumps in, Jesus pushes out the raft, climbing on board.  "My name is Jesus, and I'm your river guide today.  It is important to follow my instructions if you want to have a safe river trip.  Is there anyone here who would like to show me the correct way to hold your paddle?"

Holly waves her paddle in the air, saying, "Your hand inside the raft should hold the T Grip.  Your other hand holds 2/3 down the shaft."

Jesus continues, "I have five commands you need to obey.  Forward, back paddle, right turn, left turn and stop.  We're going to demonstrate each one."

Dan smirks, "For those who disobey, you may end up in the keeper hole."

Gloria grins, "What are you talking about?"

Holly answers, "In the rapids, there are holes that can keep you under water, until you pop out or drown."

Jesus speaks, "Paddle in unison with the person in front of the raft."

Later floating down the river, Bill observes an nest on top of a pole, saying, "Jesus, is that an Eagle's nest?"

Jesus speaks, "Yes, there are Bald and Golden Eagles here.  Do you know which eagle is the U.S. symbol?"

A passing raft, shoots water with super soakers at everyone in their raft.  

They use their paddles to flip water, then race away before everyone can splash them back."

Dan blurts out, "Let's hurry and catch them and pay them back!"

Jesus looks at Gloria, saying, "What do you think?  An eye for an eye?"

Gloria replies, "It's too cold to be soaking wet."

The river is calm. Men on one side of the raft paddle, while the girls refuse to paddle.  

The raft begins floating sideways down the river heading for some rocks and rapids.

Jesus speaks, "We need to be in one accord or we are going to hit a rock and flip the raft.  Turn left!"

Seeing an approaching rock, everyone paddles forward instead of turning.

Jesus speaks, "Those on left please back paddle, and those on the right forward paddle."

Avoiding a large rock wall, they use their oars to block from hitting, then pushing off.  

Like a pinball game the raft bounces down the rapids with half of the people not paddling.

Bill is splashed in his face and falls overboard, crying "HELP."

Jesus throws out the lifebouy tied to a rope, yelling, "Grab the lifesaver and I'll pull you in."

Bill replies, "I can save myself.  I'm a good swimmer."

Holly yells out, "Bill don't be rebellious!"

Bill tries swimming closer, but the raft goes further away.

Jesus adds, "I am the only one that can save you, before we reach big rapids.  This may be your only chance to grab the lifesaver."

Bill replies, "I've got plenty of time."

Jesus grins, "For He says:

“In an acceptable time I have heard you,
And in the day of salvation I have helped you.”

Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation."  (2 Corinthians 6:2 NKJV - New King James Version)

Bill's lifejack being loose begins rising up to his face with water splasing in his face.

Holly screams, "Grab the lifebouy and we'll pull you in!"

Gloria quotes, "Life is like a vapor that appears for a little while and vanishes away.  If today's your day to die, will you go to heaven or hell?"

Bill tries to speak keeping water out of his mouth.  "I am not perfect, but I consider myself a good person."

Jesus being a believer replies, "  As it is written: “There is none righteous, no, not one;"

(Romans 3:10 - NKJV)  ...our righteousness is like filthy rags..." (Isaiah 64:6 - KJV)

Holly continues, "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you."  (Matthew 6:33 NKJV)

Gloria, "Repent from you rebellious ways and turn toward Jesus and he will give you life."

Dan, "There is a way that seems right to a man,' But its end is the way of death."   (Proverbs 14:12 - NKJV)

Bill goes under water and pops out.  He swims toward the lifesaver and grabs in, while still holding tightly onto the paddle.

Jesus begins reeling Bill in to the raft, saying, "Hand me your paddle.  In order for you to get in the boat, I need to dunk you and pull you up grabbing your lifevest."

Jesus dunks him, leaning back he pulls up Bill, soaking wet on board the eight man raft.

Gloria, "Bill it's your choice.  Would you like to follow Jesus Christ and make him Lord of your life?"

Bill replies, "Yes, what do I need to do?"

Jesus replies, "Repent from your sins, trust in the Jesus Christ, and receive His Holy Spirit."

Holly smiles, "I guess Bill has all ready been baptized.  Can we pray with you?"

Bill smiles, "Yes!  I came to close to death and now I seek everlasting life with God."

CASE OF THE MISSING EVIDENCE

 THREE DETECTIVES RETURNS

SCIENCE INVESTIGATION

On a Friday afternoon, the three detectives are on campus trying to solve the case of the missing evidence.  Lead Detective Jack holds an empty jar with a lid, Gloria takes notes of everything that is said, and Valerie shoots video to document everything.

Valerie sees Bonnie, a college student approaching, saying, "Would you like to see our scientific experiment?"

Jack holds the empty jar for Bonnie to see, saying, "The empiracle evidence of science is observation and being able to recreate it in a lab experiment."

Bonnie smiles, "Yeah, I just got out of my last class today.  I have a few minutes."

Gloria speaks, "We would like to interview you of your scientific position."

Valerie adds, "We're here to give you the opportunity to share your scientific thoughts.  All we ask is for time so we can share our scientific views too."

Jack continues, "Bonnie, According to your scientific view, how did the universe begin?"

Bonnie smiles, "I believe in the Big Bang Theory were a paritcle exploded 13.8 Billion years ago, creating the universe.  You know, gas clouds forming stars and planets where life evolved."

Jack questions, "Where did that paritcle come from before the universe was created?"

Bonnie looks puzzled.

Valerie adds, "If the universe was formed entriely by nature, where did matter come from?  

Bonnie replies, "If you give everything long enough time to form through mutations and random chance, anything can be created."

Valerie states, "In your college math class, what is a Billion times zero?  

Bonnie replies, "Zero,"

Valerie continues. "If there was nothing before the universe began, how can adding a billion years create anything?"

Jack adds, "Let's say your view of one particle was formed over billions of years.  Where does energy come, to help this tiny particle to put everything in motion through out the entire universe?  Can energy create itself?"

Bonnie, "I think I missed the class when they were talking about it."

Valerie says, "Do explosions cause

destruction?  Are they super intelligent?" 

Bonnie is frustrated.

Jack adds, "According to astromoners there are 200 trillion billion stars, seperated around 93 billion light years in the universe.  There are planets, moons, asteroids, meteors, black holes and space dust all set in seperate orbits."

Valerie adds, "On Earth there are over 6,000 minerals, 400,000 species of plants and about 8 millions species of animals with unique DNA."

Gloria remarks, "How could an unintelligent particle create all of that?"

Bonnie speaks, "It is the god particle."

Valerie comments, "Did nature form the universe or did God?  And is this particle your god?"

Jack smiles, "We believe that there was super intelligence that designed everything in the universe...Almighty God!"

Valerie adds, "He has always existed even before the universe was formed. He is all powerful setting the universe into motion, he is omnipresent, he is all knowing, and unchanging."

Bonnie speaks, "How do you know there is a God?"

Valeria continues, "God has always been here communicating with his creation."

Jack speaks, "Look at the Science Building, and tell me, 'Was there a creator who built the structure with bricks, motar, wires, plumbing, paint, flooring, doors and windows?"

Bonnie remarks, "Of course."

Jack adds, "I can look at the building and know there has been a creator.  And I can look at the complex design seen threw a microscope or the huge design seen in outer space through a telescope; knowing there's a super intelligent Creator."

Valerie says, "We believe there is one God, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit and they created the universe.  God loves you!"

Gloria adds, "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life."  (John 3:16  NASB ~ New American Standard Bible)

Jack adds, "Bonnie, God wants to make you into a new creation.  We are all sinful, liars, murderers in our heart, prideful, stealing things, coveting things, disobeying parents, worshipping idols, living immoral and not loving God our creator."

Valeria says, "Jesus, God's Son promised everlasting life, if you turn away from your sins and receive God into your life by being born of the Spirit.  You'll know he is God, when you receive His Holy Spirit."

Jack speaks, "Bonnie, did unintelligent nature create everything in the universe?"  Could there be a god particle in my jar? 

Bonnie replies, "It's empty."

Jack continues, "If I open the lid and the contents falls to the ground will everything explode, creating a new universe?  

Gloria blurts out, "This is our observational lab experiment. Stand back!"

Bonnie gasps as Jack unscrew the lid to the jar and empties it out onto the ground.  

Bonnie states, "Maybe in natural selection and random chance, there was only one god particle in the history of our universe."

Valerie concludes, "Bonnie, could there still be billions and billions of those particles still floating around the universe ready to explode?  I don't think so!"

Jack adds, "God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit didn't create the universe by the Big Bang."

Gloria reads, Jesus! "For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him."  (Colossians 1:16 ESV - English Standard Version)

Jack quotes, " In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.  The earth was formless and void, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the water.

God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light."  (Genesis 1:1-3  MEV - Modern English Version)

Bonnie concludes, "I'm beginning to see the Light.  It's good to examine our scientific views?"

DO YOU WANT TO BE A FEARLESS WITNESS FOR JESUS?

 WOMEN'S TRIP IN ISRAEL

BIBLE STUDY IN THE GARDEN

Missionary Debra is taking a group of five college ladies on a tour of Israel, for the purpose of making each one a disciple of Jesus.  Debra begins, "How many of you want to be missionaries for Jesus Christ?"

Everyone raises their hands.

Debra continues, "OK, how many of you would like to be a fearless witness for Jesus?"

Everyone looks at each other, waiting for the first person to raise a hand.  Sarah, wearing the flowery dress lifts her hand up.

Debra smiles, "Do we have any more bold witnesses?  Why do we need multiple witnesses?"

Everyone raises their hands.

Ruth reads, "One witness is not enough to convict anyone accused of any crime or offense they may have committed. A matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses."  (Deuteronomy 19:15 NIV - New International Version)

Debra speaks, "Who were the women who fearlessly stayed at the cross witnessing the crucifixion among the Roman soldiers?"

Marie reads, " Now there stood by the cross of Jesus His mother, and His mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene.  When Jesus therefore saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing by, He said to His mother, “Woman, behold your son!”  Then He said to the disciple, “Behold your mother!” And from that hour that disciple took her to his own home." 

(John 19:25-27 NKJV - New King James Version)

Debra says, "Jesus' mother Mary, her sister Salome, Mary Magdalene, Mary the wife of Clopas, and John the apostle. 

Susanna adds, "These women were fearless standing by the cross."

Debra continues, "What caused the women to back away, and watch further away?"

Evie speaks, "Was it the three hours of darkness?"

Sarah adds, "Could it have been the large earthquake that shook the cross, and tore the curtain in two at the Holy of Holies?"

Marie reads, " Now many women were also there, watching from a distance. They had accompanied Jesus from Galilee and had ministered to him.  Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of Zebedee’s sons."(Matthew 27:55-56 ISV - International Standard Version)

Debra adds, "There are many fearless women watching Jesus die.  They watched him being pierced, taken off the cross, saw Jesus's body prepared and place in the tomb."

Evie reads, "So Joseph took the body, wrapped it in clean, fine linen,  and placed it in his new tomb, which he had cut into the rock. He left after rolling a great stone against the entrance of the tomb.  Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were seated there, facing the tomb." (Matthew 27:59-61 HCSB - Holman Christian Standard Bible)

Debra smiles, "Do you realize the Jesus saw the tomb from the cross.  And there was a garden between the cross and the tomb?"

Evie comments, "Is that garden symbolic of the Garden of Eden?"

Debra asks, "Who were the first  fearless witnesses early Sunday morning?"

Sarah speaks, "I would be scared going to the tomb before sunrise, carrying bags of spices.  What if the Roman soldiers thought we were going to steal His body?"

Susanna adds, "Who's going to roll away a stone that weighs 1 1/2 tons?"

Debra speaks, "These were fearless witnesses of Jesus."

Ruth reads, "So they went in, but they didn’t find the body of the Lord Jesus. As they stood there puzzled, two men suddenly appeared to them, clothed in dazzling robes.

The women were terrified and bowed with their faces to the ground. Then the men asked, “Why are you looking among the dead for someone who is alive? He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead! Remember what he told you back in Galilee,  that the Son of Man must be betrayed into the hands of sinful men and be crucified, and that he would rise again on the third day.”

Then they remembered that he had said this.  So they rushed back from the tomb to tell his eleven disciples—and everyone else—what had happened.  It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and several other women who told the apostles what had happened." (Luke 24:3-10  NLT - New Living Translation)

Ruth adds, "Joanna, is the wife of Chuza, Herod Antipas's household steward." 

Debra speaks, "Fearless women weren't afraid of the dark, or the spears of Roman soldiers. They didn't flee when the aftershock of the earthquake rolled the stone away.  Some saw angels and Jesus who told them to tell all the disciples and go to Galilee."

Marie adds, "On the road to Emmaus, there was a disciple named Cleopas who unknowingly talked to Jesus.  Did Mary the wife of Cleopas, one of the witnesses walk with him too?"

Debra concludes, "What if the women didn't come to the tomb at the time of Resurrection? Who would be God's witnesses?"

Susanna replies, "The Roman soldiers made terrible witnesses.  They were bribed to tell the lie, that the disciples stole Jesus' body."

Debra continues, "Fearless women were God's witness to Jesus Christ's death, burial and resurrection. If you want to be a missionary, will you be a fearless woman for Christ?"