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Haven of Rest Radio Broadcast

April 5 2026 - Resurrection Sunday

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A rich man named Joseph secretly claims Jesus' body and places it in his own tomb as guards are posted to prevent theft.
The episode opens with hosts Jim and Reverend Kaiser setting a devotional tone by reading passages from Matthew 27-28. They start with Joseph of Arimathea claiming Jesus' body and placing it in his own tomb, followed by the chief priests and Pharisees securing the tomb with a guard. The narrative continues with the women discovering the empty tomb, encountering an angel who announces Jesus' resurrection, and meeting the risen Jesus who gives them instructions. The hosts then read about the guards reporting to the chief priests, who bribe them to spread a false story, and conclude with Jesus giving the Great Commission to his disciples. After the scripture reading, the hosts transition to discussing Haven of Rest Ministries' mission. They explain that the ministry serves disadvantaged men, women, and children by meeting physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Reverend Kaiser emphasizes that the resurrection of Christ is central to their work, transforming lives and providing hope. They mention that on Easter, the ministry holds special chapel services at lunch and dinner, with guest speaker Terry Pluto sharing a message. The hosts describe how volunteers serve meals and interact with guests, showing love through actions. They share a letter from a former guest who initially came for food but stayed to build a spiritual foundation, illustrating the long-term impact of the ministry. The episode concludes with a call for listeners to pray that many would respond to the gospel on Easter, making it a transformative day for those served by Haven of Rest.

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Matthew 27, chapel services, and Resurrection Sunday are held together in a plain, prayerful ministry conversation.

The program marks Resurrection Sunday by moving steadily through Matthew 27, from Joseph of Arimathea's request for Jesus' body to the sealing of the tomb, and then tying that reading to lunch and evening chapel services, meals, and guest ministry on the day itself.

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You get Matthew 27, lunch chapel, and a special guest speaker on Resurrection Sunday, with no frosting.

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