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Good Friday is a holiday cele-
brated by the Christian Church
in commemoration of the day
Jesus died on a cross. Chris-
tians believe that the death of
Jesus as a willing sacrifice paid
the penalty for the sinfulness of
humanity. As a result, we can
receive forgiveness today.
Christians around the world
consider Jesus to have been
God in the flesh—the second
member of the Trinity. (The
Trinity is the understanding
that God is one in essence but
exists with three centers of
The Significance & Historical Facts of Easter
The biggest celebration within Christiani-
ty may be Christmas, but the most im-
portant celebration is Easter. The entire
basis for the Christian faith is based on
the events that occurred on the first East-
er weekend. While Christmas is about
how Jesus came to earth as a baby, Easter
is about the reason he came. Christians
believe the whole reason he came was to
die and to rise again.
Most historians agree on these facts,
which are the foundational events of
Christianity:
• Jesus Christ was executed by crucifix-
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Plan of Salvation:
John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his
only begotten Son, that whosoever shall believe
in him should not perish, but have everlasting
life.
Romans 10:9
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the
Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that
God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt
be saved.
A Message From Good News Press
The Christian message is often re-
What is Good Friday? ferred to as the "Gospel," which
means "good news." Specifically, it
personhood.) Seeing the hope- threatened by Jesus’ rising pop- is the good news about Jesus—who
less and sinful condition of hu-
ularity) conspired against him. He is, what He has done, and what
He offers. Essentially, the message
manity, he chose to enter into The Bible describes how they is that Jesus was God in the flesh,
Creation in the form of the paid people to give false accu- that He came into the world to rec-
man, Jesus Christ. sations against Jesus, implying oncile humanity to Himself, and
that Jesus was rebelling against that his salvation is freely offered to
each person who will respond in
the Roman authorities that faith. The Gospel message explains
Arriving as a baby born to a were ruling over Israel at the that salvation is only possible
virgin named Mary, Jesus grew time. through the Crucifixion and Resur-
up among us. At about the age rection of Jesus. Through his sacri-
of 30, Jesus began his public fice, Jesus paid the price for our sin-
Jesus was subsequently arrest- fulness (rebellion against God), thus
ministry of teaching, healing, offering us forgiveness. Then
ed, put on trial, and sentenced
and proclaiming the Kingdom through his Resurrection He con-
to execution by crucifixion. Af- quered death, removing it as the
of Heaven. ter verifying that he was dead
penalty for our sin and replacing it
by thrusting a sword through with the offer of eternal life that is
his side, the Romans allowed only available from Him to all those
Three years later, the Jewish that place their faith in Him.
religious leaders (who felt the body to be taken down and
cont’d next page see Good Friday
ion on the Friday during the Jewish Passo- These disciples (and others) went to their
ver. deaths—some through torture—
maintaining that their claims of seeing a
• He was buried in a tomb owned by resurrected Jesus were true.
Joseph of Arimathea.
• Guards were posted to keep watch Those are the historical facts. The signifi-
over the tomb. cance is found in the interpretation of
those facts. Christians maintain that the
• On the third day, the tomb was found tomb was empty and that there were
to be empty. His body could not be found, post-crucifixion sightings of Jesus because
nor could the Roman or Jewish authori- Jesus had physically risen from the dead.
ties explain what had happened to it. This, combined with the apparent fulfill-
ment of centuries-old prophecies con-
• Over the next forty days, his disciples tained in the Jewish Scriptures, firmly
plus hundreds of other people claimed to established the belief that Jesus was God
have seen Jesus, spoken with him, eaten in the flesh and that he had power and
with him, and listened to his teachings. authority over life and death.
Continued on next page see Easter
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The Prayer Triangle in Witnessing

By Rev. John B. Sorensen
Prayer is one of the greatest
privileges of having a person-
al relationship with Jesus
Christ. God speaks to us
through His Word, and prayer
Partner With Us in Sharing the our neighbors gives us the opportunity to
Good News of Jesus Christ to our about the Good communicate with Him.
News of Jesus When we pray, we become
Community! Christ and reap
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where you will see it every day. Then look them. Invite them to accept the gift of
Good Friday Continued from Page 1 for opportunities to share your faith with eternal life through prayer right where
they are. “Everyone who calls on the name
them.
of the Lord will be saved.” (Romans 10:13).
down and buried in a tomb belonging forgiveness to all of humanity for its Don’t Go Alone
to Joseph of Arimathea. Guards were sinful rebellion against him. But his We all can become effective witnesses for
stationed to watch over the tomb to justice demanded that wrongs be pun- God commands us to “go into all the Christ. Ask God today to reveal people in
ensure that no one, especially the dis- ished, and the punishment for rebel- world” but doesn’t leave us to accomplish your life who need the Gospel. Begin to
ciples, tried to do anything to the lion against God is death. So the solu- that task alone. “You will receive power pray daily for them. Rely on the Holy Spirit
body. tion was for God to become a man when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and to direct your conversations.
and pay the penalty in our place. you will be my witnesses…” (Acts 1:8).
While it is our responsibility to share the The Gospel is powerful. Share it with bold-
The Bible reveals that this was all part Gospel, it is the Holy Spirit who brings un- ness.
of God’s plan from the beginning. Sev- However, Christians also recognize derstanding to the person hearing it.
eral Old Testament prophecies writ- that Jesus’ death was only temporary. _____
ten centuries earlier foretold the cru-On the third day—the day we know as Prayer Challenge: Every time you share Rev. John B. Sorensen, D.D. is the Presi-
cifixion of Jesus in detail—even beforeEaster—his tomb was found empty. our faith with another person, invite the dent/CEO of Evangelism Explosion Interna-
crucifixion became a common form of Over the next forty days, hundreds of Holy Spirit to join the conversation. While tional, headquartered in Arden, N.C. EE has
execution. eyewitnesses reported seeing Jesus speaking with someone about God and His been a leader in equipping Christians to
alive. He had walked with them, love, inwardly pray for the Holy Spirit to share their faith for more than 50 years.
taught them, and eaten with them. intervene in that person’s heart.
So why was the death of Jesus neces- Their conclusion: Jesus had risen from For more free tips and resources, visit
sary? According to Christian teaching, the dead. evangelismexplosion.org.
God is a God of love as well as a God
of justice. His love desired to offer

Easter Significance Continued from Page 1

This belief in the resurrection of Jesus
spread rapidly throughout the Roman
Empire and it continues to spread to-
day. For nearly 2000 years, Christians
have placed their faith in this resur-
rected Jesus, believing his promise
that he will someday return to take
his followers to be with him through-
out eternity.

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Celebrate Israel Festival - Various Cities Marks Israel's 71st

Independence Day (More at goodnewspress.us)
Celebrate Israel brings together commu-
nity in celebration of the Jewish state,
and fosters the bond between Americans
and Israel.
Taking place every year in April and
May over multiple cities, Celebrate Is-
rael's mission is to unite communities by
celebrating the State of Israel while edu-
cating participants through music, arts
and culture.
IAC Celebrate Israel Festival is taking
place in the following locations: Atlanta,
Boston, Chicago, Denver, Houston, Las
Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, New Jer-
sey, Orange County, Orlando, Phoenix,
Portland, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San celebrate the State of Israel with live en-
Francisco, and Seattle tertainment, food, art, culture and activi-
ties for families, kids and tweens.
For more info: https://
www.israeliamerican.org/celebrate-israel- SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, -- Israeli
festival American Council (IAC) has their own
unique story to tell, sharing the journey
CELEBRATE ISRAEL FESTIVAL THE of many who have traveled from Israel
LARGEST JEWISH HAPPENING IN to become a proud American. Each
LOS ANGELES!! with their own account, IAC is keeping
these stories alive and helping people
Celebrate Israel Festival, the largest Jew- stay connected to Israel through their
ish happening in Los Angeles, will take identity. It is the story of leaders, stu-
place on Sunday, May 19, 2019 from dents, mothers, fathers, family mem-
12pm - 7pm. bers, professionals who all come to-
Over 15,000 community members will gether through their love of Israel.

SF Local Bay Area Easter Events

Easter is Sunday, April 21st 2019
Bay Area Easter Church Services
Acts Full Gospel Church, Oakland 8 am &
11:30 am
Grace Bible Fellowship, Antioch CA 8 am &
11:30 am
Golden Hills Community Church, Brentwood,
CA 7:55 am, 9:20 am, 10:55 am & 6 pm
Jubilee Christian Center, San Jose , CA
Abundant Life Christian Fellowship,
Mountain View, CA
Search Your City for Other Services
Bay Area Activities
April 20, 2019
Easter festival & parade - Oakland
Decorate a hat at home, or arrive early to
decorate one, and then join the 11:30 a.m.
parade, with face painting and treats during
the Easter Parade & Spring Festival at
Lakeshore Avenue Baptist Church in Oak-
land.
April 20, 2019
Pixieland’s Easter Speggtacular ~ Concord,
April 20Easter egg hunt and Easter bunny
visit. Rides, games, face painting and food can visit Peter Rabbit’s Playground, an area
also available.
April 20, 2019
Southshore Mall, Alameda, CA
Alameda South Shore Center from noon to
3pm - Easter Festival. The Easter Bunny will Park, 50 East 5th Ave., San Mateo, CA
be visiting Alameda South Shore Center to
wish the kids a Happy Easter! Free face
painting, glitter tattoos, games, and more!
Bricks4Kids will have spin art machines
made out of LEGO so kids can make paper.
Easter egg spin art to take home. ALL FOR
FREE.
April 21, 2019
Union Street’s Easter Parade and Spring
Celebration
Dubbed the biggest little parade in San
Francisco, the Union Street Easter Parade
and Spring Celebration is not your run of the
mill float-fest. Rather, its organizers describe
it as “wonderful, wacky, elegant and fabu-
lous,” featuring everything from “roller-
blading butterflies and creative self-propelled
mini-floats to garden areas, sophisticated
fashions and beautiful classic and art cars.”
It also includes children’s activities and mu-
sic.10 a.m.–5 p.m. Union St. between
Gough and Fillmore in the Marina. Free. All
Ages. Unionstreetevents.com
April 20, 2019
41st Annual City of San Mateo Eggstrava-
ganza Pancake breakfast (9-11 a.m.), then
get going on your egg hunt. Kids ages 1-3
set up just for them. Kids 4-9 can go for the
Big Egg Hunt. There are multiple hunts
throughout the day, plus a parade at 10:30
a.m., photos with the Easter Bunny, and live
entertainment. Egg hunts: 9:00 a.m.–1:00
p.m., every half hour. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Central
Cost: Peter Rabbit’s Playground, parade,
and entertainment are free. Breakfast is $8/
adult, $4/child. The Big Egg Hunt is $3/child. group, followed by the 0-4, 5-7 and 8-10.
Ages: 0-9. For more info: cityofsanmateo.org Registration is free and recommended.
10:00 a.m.–noon, SJ Giants Stadium, 588
E. Alma Ave., San Jose, CA. Cost: Free/$3
April 20 & 21, 2019 suggested donation per child. Ages: 0-10.
Eggstraordinary Easter Egg Hunt at Roaring For more info: southridgesanjose.com
Camp in Felton. Trains, an egg hunt and a
visit from the Eater Bunny? Kids will ride
Roaring Camp’s real 1880’s Steam Train April 20, 2019
beneath an ancient Redwood canopy, over Almaden Lake Park Spring Egg Hunt
Indian Creek Trestle and through the cool 6th annual Spring Egg Hunt! Bring the family
Santa Cruz Mountains. Purchase tickets for for a day full arts and crafts, face-painting,
the Easter Steam Train. Rides start at 11 egg hunts for age groups 1-12 and special
a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. 11 a.m., 12:30 prizes for those that find the GOLDEN EGG.
p.m. and 2 p.m. Where: Roaring Camp Rail- First hunt at 9:30 a.m., for ages 3-4, follow-
roads, 5401 Graham Hill Rd., Felton, CA. ing various age groups ’till 2:00 p.m. Check
Cost: $23/child, $32/adult Ages: All ages. in is at 9:00 a.m. and arts and crafts from
Fore more info: roaringcamp.com 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Bring your own bas-
ket. 9:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Almaden Lake
April 21, 2019 Epic Easter Egg Drop. 50,000 Park, 15652 Almaden Expressway, San
Easter eggs will drop from the San Jose sky Jose, CA. Cost: $12/pre-registration here,
over the San Jose Giants Stadium this East- $15/day of Ages: 1-12. For more info: sanjo-
er, via hot air balloon! Southridge Church seca.gov/calendars.
invites the community to come out and enjoy
food, bounce houses, pony rides for the kids Bay Area Easter Brunch
and have a hopping good time. Egg hunt Scotts Seafood Restaurant, Walnut Creek &
begins at 10:00 a.m. with the special needs Oakland
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History® to Premiere Eight-Episode Event 'Jesus: His Life' on
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Epic Retelling of the Life of Jesus Christ Airs rection, all conveyed through a combination of
Over Four Weeks Leading Up to Easter scripted drama and interviews with prominent
religious and historical experts. Utilizing some of
Watch a trailer for the series the world's most respected Biblical scholars, his-
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"Jesus: His Life" explores the story of Jesus plete portrait of Jesus – the man and the Messi-
Christ through a unique lens: the people in his ah. The series reveals his journey through a
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in Jesus' life including Joseph, John the Baptist, brings viewers into this dramatic world to reveal
Mary Mother of Jesus, Caiaphas, Judas Iscariot, the greatest story ever told. The series premieres
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Each figure takes a turn guiding viewers through airing just before Easter. A+E Networks holds
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man in history, through his birth, death and resur- ries which is produced by Nutopia.

Recognizing Signs of the Times :: by Dr. David R.

Reagan (Full Article at www.goodnewspress.us)
I shouted, “Amen!” It is no longer necessary to
A year ago I felt compelled to resign my mem- search for signs. We are inundated with them.
bership in a prophecy study group because the There are so many and they are so clear, that
director suddenly revealed that he did not be- it’s like the Lord has a neon sign in the sky
lieve there were any signs pointing to the soon blinking on and off, saying, “Jesus is coming
return of Jesus, with the possible exception of soon!” As Elbert Peak put it, we should be lis-
Israel.? I was astonished by that statement, and tening for sounds — the sound of a trumpet
I wrestled with what to do about it. I finally de- blast and the shout of an archangel (1 Thessa-
cided that I had no choice but to resign from the lonians 4:13-18).
organization.

The Meaning of Signs

After all, I have devoted my life to proclaiming What is a prophetic sign? It is basically a proph-
that the signs of the times point to the soon re- ecy concerning an historical event or technologi-
turn of Jesus. How could I be a member of an cal development that will characterize a future
organization whose director denies that any time. Let’s consider the First Advent of the Mes-
such signs exist? I concluded that my continued siah as an example. The prophet Micah prophe-
membership in the organization would put me in sied that the Messiah would be born in the town
the position of being a house divided against of Bethlehem (Micah 5:2). Daniel said the Mes-
myself. So, I resigned. siah would be “cut off” 483 years after an edict
was issued to rebuild Jerusalem (Daniel 9:25).
He also stated that this would take place before
the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem. And
Abundant Signs David stated in Psalm 22:16 that the Messiah’s
The signs of the times that point to the Lord’s hands and feet would be pierced.
soon return are so plentiful and obvious that I One of these signs is geographical — the birth
don’t know how anyone with any spiritual dis- site of the Messiah. The second is historical.
cernment could be blind to them. This, in fact, is The edict it refers to was issued in 457 BC.
an area that even amillennialists and premillen- Counting 483 years from that date brings us to
nialists can and do agree on. 27AD. The Temple was destroyed in 70AD. So,
In 1995 I was privileged to participate in a the Messiah had to be “cut off” (that is, killed)
prophecy conference in Orlando, Florida that sometime between 27 AD and 70 AD. The third
was sponsored by Midnight Call Ministries. One sign is technological in nature. The method of
of the speakers was a remarkable man of God execution at the time David wrote Psalm 22 was
from Abilene, Texas by the name of Elbert stoning. Crucifixion was not even invented by
Peak. This is a man who has been preaching the Romans until 700 years later.
Bible prophecy for over 60 years.

Jesus was born in Bethlehem. He was executed

His first topic at the conference was “The Signs
of the Times.” He began his presentation by
saying: “I began preaching on the signs sixty
years ago when there were very few that you
could actually see. Today they are everywhere.
I am no longer looking for signs; I am listening
for sounds!”
in 31 AD, during the “historical window” between
27 AD and 70 AD. And he was executed by cru-
cifixion. The fulfillment of these signs in the life
of Jesus serves to validate that He was the
prophesied Messiah.
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