Sir David Suchet in conversation with the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle

On Easter Day, we’ll be premiering a specially recorded reading of St John's Gospel by acclaimed actor Sir David Suchet, which has been filmed in the historic Jerusalem Chamber at Westminster Abbey. You’ll be able to watch the reading on this channel from 4.00pm (BST) on Easter Day, Sunday 4 April, and on demand afterwards.
Ahead of the event, Sir David joined the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, to discuss the significance and beauty of St John’s Gospel and what it means to him.
There is no charge to join us for the event, but please make a donation if you can. The Abbey receives no Church or State funding, and the drastic reduction in income caused by the Covid pandemic puts our priceless heritage - from the unique building and collections to a world class music foundation - at risk. Please contribute to our Heritage Preservation Appeal by visiting westminster-abbey.org/support-us, or send a text to 70025 (UK only) with the words ABBEY5 to give £5, ABBEY10 to give £10 or ABBEY20 to give £20. Thank you.
And if you would like to discover more, Sir David has recorded the whole of the New International Version of the Bible for Hodder & Stoughton’s NIV Audio Bible, which is available in iOS and Android app formats, as well as on MP3 CD and as an audio download: linktr.ee/nivaudiobible

[@suem6004]

He reads the scriptures not merely as an actor, but as a believer. Huge difference.

[@karinberryman2009]

How critically well timed was David Suchet’s decision to dig into the Word and deliver it to us now, to comfort, restore and prompt our spirits to look up in these unstable times. His delivery is exceptional, and his passion is priceless!

[@tomparsons6177]

Well. I’m in Texas

[@debrahj.knight433]

So lovely to hear David Suchet. I always read Psalms out loud. The Bible is our greatest possession and so important in these troubled and critical times. Truly loved this conversation. God bless you both!

[@ta6531]

I love listening to Sir David... He brings God's word to a whole new level for me to pay attention !

[@rebcol4926]

David Suchet has the perfect voice and personal character to read the Scriptures.

[@newgogoa1444]

www.bibliasound.com is the entire Bible read in danish. Old Testament New Testament and also The Apokryfical texts.

[@michaelbrickley2443]

Reb Col, have been going to sleep listening to him reading the scriptures and I agree. Calming! You know what the Bible proclaims as well, the “hearing” of the Word is so important.

[@beautifulplaces2703]

@@michaelbrickley2443 Me too...

[@michaelbrickley2443]

@@beautifulplaces2703 his reading Psalms 1-50 left me waking the next day feeling better than many other nights. I go to sleep listening to teaching that is quiet. Not a preacher yelling about fire & brimstone. That night just sticks out as fulfilling. Shalom

[@aquila813apologetics3]

absolutely

[@explosemum]

Yes, so important to hear the word of God. Read it out loud to yourself so you can hear it; as well as to others of course.

[@josueinhan8436]

And precisely, this is the isrealite notion of meditation - read and hear aloud, with your own voice. This is what the Psaltery invites us to do from it's very beginning. (Ps 1). Blessings!

[@shawnwilliams2618]

Yes you're right he is my favorite. Hi how are you doing today , how is the weather condition over there, I most say you have a wonderful profile, please kindly send me a text if you don't mind

[@johnnyllooddte3415]

AMEN.. praise the LORD.. poirot gets saved..sir david is a brilliant man.. bless the LORD for saving his soul

[@annemorton4731]

Why were there any thumbs down for this or the Gospel reading itself? Absolutely beautiful. Thank you.

[@joyknowles2508]

Loved hearing you read John’s gospel, thank you David 😊🌸😊🙏

[@mariatulare5061]

It absolutely make since reading and hearing the gospel is where we can find the intimacy with the Lord Jesus the Christ 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@mo1240]

The gospel of Love.

[@melvinbush3852]

It was a blessing to hear you read it out loud, the best 2 and half hour of my day

[@100sealane]

How enthralling this is, I feel privileged to have heard it.

[@shawnwilliams2618]

Oh yes I most say he is a God sent to this generation . I can listen to him for hours and still not get bored , how are you doing Janet how is the weather condition over there, I most say you have a beautiful profile pic here if you don't mind kindly send me a text thank you

[@carolm-c8870]

Love it David Hoyle, your grandfather’s life was literally saved by the Word!

[@rachellmckim]

Precious detail wasn't it!

[@pammccaskie9208]

Thank you so much for allowing us to hear this blessed and informative conversation. ❤❤❤

[@kimatlastlooks2915]

You can feel his love for the Lord and for the Bible. Hearing him do these readings is such a blessing.

[@carolm-c8870]

Rom 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

[@mikhailabunidal9146]

5/3/2021 Today marks the 75th birthday of British actor David "Hercules Poirot " Suchet Happy Birthday 🎂

[@tinatwaites4846]

Thank you, to hear the word of God is an amazing experience, and to read it out loud to yourself and others too some how brings it alive even more.

[@godsprincesscreated1905]

"In the bible it never says: 》Read the word of the LORD; it always says: Hear the word of the LORD.《 " Love that!

[@robertm7071]

I thought this was a delightful conversation between two charming men. At present I am listening to the New Testament from beginning to end, read by David Suchet, and as I progress through each book I find myself filled with the sensation of calm and tender connection with text. I have never experienced this before when reading it. So, this conversation fascinated me.. Thank you gentlemen.

[@ravinderkaur3649]

Thank you so much precious brother David Suchet. Your voice is so vitalizing and circulate the Word of Elohim in every fibre, in every core of body, mind and spirit. Amazing experience listening to you!

[@ElizabethSmith-nam1-7]

Thank you sooo much David Suchet for reading us the Bible; we listen to it daily and we even play it while sleeping. Blessings from South Africa 🙏🏻🌸

[@rachellmckim]

What a blessing it is to listen to God's Word by one who also truly believes. His reading is like no others.

[@arlenehutchinson9259]

Gospel of John first lines are the most amazing thing I've ever heard "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the Word was God" ❤

[@toumistra]

Please Mr Suchet read more. My children and I are enjoying the gospel more than ever. Thank you very much.

[@godsarsenal]

Thank you so very much to the Very Reverend Dr. David Hoyle and my dear Brother David Suchet. This Conversation has touched me in such a personal way by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Through precious Holy Spirit. I know that I shall never be the same for my heart is touched evermore by the loving grace of our Lord!❤️🔥🕊

[@embryoniccells1]

This came out as a big and joyful surprise for I know almost actors are deceitful people. Thank you David... May YHWH bless and keep you and all of us brothers and sisters in Christ 🙏

[@seriouslyyoujest1771]

Thanks for sharing the standard issue St John’s

[@lindastone6039]

Exquisite - thank you - perfect for these days of the Passing Prince Phillip from the Heart of a man of Faith!

[@shawnwilliams2618]

Hi Linda how are you doing, what a nice profile pic

[@shafur3]

Thank You. I also love reading John, he was always my favorite.

[@shawnwilliams2618]

He is my favorite always enjoyed listening to him , we could talk more about that if you don't mind kindly give me a text thank you.

[@johnnyllooddte3415]

id love to hear him speaking the Gospels and the Bible

[@rustyrussell3211]

He has read the Bible on KZbin, it's phenomenal

[@Allen2saint]

This is what a lifetime of literary and critical analysis of plays and scripts gets you. A truly sensitive consideration of sacred scripture. Really respect his witness.

[@rudyredcat425]

💕✝️. Blessings at the glorious time of Easter. 🇨🇦

[@Davey08ful1]

I am SOOOO GLAD you were converted! I also had a very enlightening experience in a hotel room in Eureka, California and I will NEVER Deny our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and I hope and Pray that all would come to see the truth. Many say this also, it sounds corny but do not be fooled by the WORLD. Thank you Jesus, Thank you Sir Suchet for your testimony so to speak! Love your audio bible readings!! GOD Bless you Dear, Dear Man!!! XO

[@misternewman1576]

I've listened to almost 1,000 hours of his narrating of the NIV on audible.

[@josueinhan8436]

Que homem simpático é o Sir David Suchet. Não o conhecia, mas percebo que é o tipo de pessoa com quem você pode apreciar uma boa conversa por longas... longas horas!.. e nunca se cansar. Ademais, vê-se que é um homem que tem a Palavra de Deus não só na mente, mas inteiramente viva no coração. Que Deus o abençoe ricamente, em nome de Jesus!

[@strawberriesapples]

Se você já leu Agatha Christie e conhece Hercule Poirot, vc vai gostar tb do lado ator do David. Ele é o melhor intérprete do detetive belga da Agatha! Deus abençoe ele e seu talento!

[@lisam731]

So beautiful. Thank you very much for your readings. My family and I truly appreciate it.

[@dianashore5882]

What an interesting dialogue, it perfectly sets the scene. I'm looking forward to joining you on Sunday

[@petergregory8864]

Who can understand it? This World we live in. Who can get their head around it, comprehend. Order from Chaos. The complexity of it. Endlessly arising. God help us all.

[@jackjohnhameld6401]

How I wish our God Delusion atheists would study Paul's Letter to the Romans and then move on to the Gospel of John as Sir David Suchet did.

[@tobascoheat6582]

@JACKJOHN HAMELD Some atheists will read, or hear, or be introduced to something that will bring them to faith in Jesus Christ. As He Himself said, He is "The way, the truth, and the life. No man cometh unto the Father but by Me.". Some will....

[@christinacallwood2649]

I agree with your comment

[@VindecarePrinCuvant]

Lord bless you sir! You actually comfort pur hearts in these times, it is God's gift also such a wonderful project!

[@tomparsons6177]

John 20:31 my favorite verse. So happy to hear this testimony and about the KJV and the gospel of John given to each soldier ww 1

[@marjoriecoughlan2065]

This is beautiful - and so looking forward to Sunday

[@seriouslyyoujest1771]

You reading it made the Bible a new experience. Thank you!

[@bonnierichard8551]

ALL GOD’S WORD IS GREAT AND BEAUTIFUL AND IS ALL MERCIFUL HALLELUJAH AMEN 🙏🙏🙏

[@karenkaren9526]

His reading is extraordinary

[@bcurt47]

Faith comes by HEARING!

[@zelma2832]

Love this! Poirot speaking about the book of John! Inspiring✝️❤️✝️

[@julianparks8485]

Excellent reading of one of my favorite books of the Bible by a favorite actor.

[@stylembonkers1094]

What a great colloquy.

[@belinda9599]

Thank you Sir David---your reading of John truly allows me to "hear" the Word of God!!! Loved this interview & I will now pay attention to the "Come and See"...it gives me new insight. Thank you both for this interview and thank you God for this day!!!

[@NazleyD]

So good thank you 🙏🏼✝️❤🙌🏼

[@willhoyle752]

From a Methodist Reverend Hoyle, not a bishop, but a Hoyle, great job! Glad to get to know you!

[@The373887]

A true Christian a lovely man ✝️✝️

[@laurenthompson8866]

This was a wonderful interview

[@cathy4246]

Praise God.

[@annstrahlendorf2879]

Absolutely love you David 🙏

[@carmenruvalcaba7068]

I was sobbing at moments just hearing Sir David’s take on this gospel. Can we hear more?

[@maxwellsimpson2898]

Wonderful conversation

[@mrsclfb9697]

I recently listened to Sir David’s reading of the book of John. It was so appropriate because John, like Job, is like reading a play. John has so many encounters with the different characters which turn into conversations... little short dramas. John 3 and 4 have two of my favorites. Nicodemus and the Samaritan woman are trying to talk about theology with the rabbi, and Jesus speaks right past them going straight to their true heart questions. When they get to the place where they really wanted to be, the Messiah was there waiting for them! But my very favorite is Jesus’ encounter with Pilate. Though they are in a ruler’s chamber, as Pilate begins to question Jesus, it feels as if everything around them fades out of focus, and there they are... just the two of them. Suddenly it’s Jesus who is judge and Pilate is figuratively lowered. He too is asking heart questions while trying to maintain his status. “What is truth!!??” I listen to Sir David read that and hope, one day, to find Pilate in heaven. Such a blessing to bring this beautiful book alive! Thank you.

[@christopherbroaddrick7198]

Praise be to God our Father, Praise be to our Lord, our Savior, Jesus Christ! Praise be to God.the Holy Spirit! Praise be to God forever!

[@janettrim7587]

A WWII story was told me about a soldier who carried his bible into battle. A bullet hit it and saved his life and was an omen to him just how serious Christ was about the importance of the "word". I found it hard to believe until I heard some more stories about the miracles that occurred even from my father's brother who served in England as a medic. Now when "the word" comes home from someone who has been there - in such a battle - and you may wonder if God is aware - he came home with his own conversion stories. It was a source of comfort to those who came to him as a mortician to prepare a loved one for burial. To see him, to converse with him, to be a relative of his, you would never be able to see that conclusion unless you were on the receiving end. He never looked like a bible thumping patriot; such is what he was but he was very deliberate in what he said and did and was the perfect example of someone aware of perfection and was hoping for it. His sermon was in his acts of kindness as a mortician. And I was just one of his many nieces and nephews who kept their distance from him because of his perfectionism. L O L . Example? Well, in Uncle Ray's house you took off your "street shoes" and slipped on a pair of slippers that he kept by the porch door. His personal motto was: cleanliness is Godliness. (not next to it)! 1 As a seven year old, I was allowed to go flying with the WWII Flying Priest. He was my Aunt Flo"s Priest and she invited him for dinner every Sunday after church. (She had a house next door to us) don't know how to spell his name - it sounds like Father Flieshel or Fleishel? My mother put his picture in my baby book with him tickling me. But for some reason, I can't find it. (In my baby book anyway).

[@brianpryor9624]

I wish this interview was longer

[@ronaldestep4100]

It is always amazing, the beautiful miracle of The Gospel that has come to us by the tender mercies of God’s Goodwill. For the English speaking peoples, it laid the very foundations of our highest ideals of Law, Architecture, Poetry, Music, into every aspect of our domestic and cultural life. From Alfred the Great to this very day, The Gospel of Jesus Christ and the Holy Scriptures are the very soul of England and Great(er) Britain. Her cultural myth, ethos, and landscape are deeply steeped and ancestrally bound to Christ as the culmination of their cultural ideal and gift, however clumsy and even insincere, to the world. Be it ever so humble; this England…God Bless Her, God Keep Her, and God Save Her.

[@Christian9000DE]

The eyes are like windows to the soul. Please beware. God bless you in the name of Jesus Christ.

[@hurakan.7x7-canal88]

The True Knights of The Messiah of Nazaret!

[@sebastian8575]

gentle person

[@AintNoFool]

Ok, please forgive me for this: I noticed the two men are wearing socks that are the colors in the carpet. Funny little insignificant detail.

[@memyselfeyetallent7149]

No need for forgiveness, you have an eye for details. I pray you see the details of God's word also.

[@lynnm.2019]

😁😘

[@jamesguinan]

🎯

[@jesussuperlightchris5797]

Nice people but regarding hear the word my personal opinion is that we don't have to take that literal, our brains will hear the words in our head and we can hear the words in our heart. It won't say read the words because for centuries people did not read as we do today. But it is good to head David reading the Bible and I do listen as it's easy to do but I'll also read, parts again to meditate on the meaning.

[@ileanamuntean7338]

I hope his faith will go from strength to strength in spite of his contact with the official Anglican Church.

[@Leolioness44]

Would love to hear David read from the 1611 kjv

[@richardt.buryan5820]

THE MONK'S LECTIO DIVINA WAS SPOKEN OUT LOUD, AND THEREFORE HEARD BY THE READER/LISTENER.

[@mikemanners1069]

The Enemies of Christ will never stop us from reading the Word.....

[@syncleticasaint9134]

Sorry but red socks? What is its meaning in the priesthood? Id like to know.

[@jackmorrison7379]

He is the Dean of the Abbey church and entitled to wear a cassock with red piping on it. Perhaps his socks match that trim.

[@brianbannon6746]

1 Corinthians 15:3-4

[@susangilpin5286]

Sir David honors the Lord when he reads the book of John with the wonderment of a child, he wisdom of God with a profound reality of God's presence.

[@sinjokurenai8078]

Mr Suchet did not get blinded by fame.

[@starwonder8324]

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[@erlingurt]

Bible has been proven with Mathematics Ph.D David Suchet good work

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[@heathercook6376]

Wonderful interview The masks are foolish however

[@wallyharder809]

I can't get passed "Very Reverend". Reverend would be bad enough, but YOU are VERY REVEREND? God gives Grace to the humble, but he RESISTS the proud! The Word also says, "Call NO MAN Father. I believe you are grieving the Holy Spirit? Since I certainly fall short of God's glory, I must not judge anyone. But because you are broadcasting to the world, I pray you will not continue to cause others to stumble? Just keeping it real........

[@louisc.gasper7588]

Jesus said to hear the word, not read it, because it was transmitted not by a book but by the mouths of the Apostles. The Faith is not through the Bible, but through the Apostles. We are supposed to hear and heed the Apostles.

[@integrationalpolytheism]

It's sad to hear David Suchet tacitly assuming that the gospel authors are the apostles, that GJohn was written by John as an old man, and all the other historically unsupported accretion which apparently the Anglican Church is happy to perpetuate, going by the reverend's failure to correct him. These texts can be enjoyed, and arguably can be enjoyed more, WITH a proper understanding of their historical and sociopolitical context.

[@leonardoiglesias2394]

Get Dawkins!

[@Christos-Georgiou]

revelations 18 23 the world was fouled by phamakia !!!!

[@danieldunkley6671]

Love them both but how on earth is any human “ very “ reverend. No wonder no one pays attention.

[@earnestlycontendingforthef5332]

I sincerely hope that David was authentically baptized by immersion in water "Buried with him in baptism" . Any other form is not Biblical. ..... "ONE LORD ONE FAITH ONE BAPTISM".....

[@lynnm.2019]

Thankfully it is not a salvation issue. The thief on the cross 😉🙌

[@3minutes927]

The Messiah (Jesus) son of Mary HE IS not GOD, God almighty can NOT have a human Mother so are they saying the GOD almighty is half Human? Search for the truth "one message foundation" here youtube

[@grandmasbrown3804]

Mary was a vessel chosen by GOD. The HOly Spirit of the LIVING GOD came upon her , overshadowed her. (read Luke 1-36) To the nay sayers and those of us who tries to figure this out with human reasoning, totally impossible. Even Mary did not understand nor could she see it, BUT because of the Ability, the Integrity and the Power of this Awesome GOD, Mary responded"let it be so according to your Word.' This is how the conversation ended FOR WITH GOD NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE. ( Luke 1:37)

[@3minutes927]

@@grandmasbrown3804 Even the the bible says Numbers 23:19 “God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good? this clearly says God is not a man, Nor a son of man, we all know Jesus mother was Marry

[@ciararespect4296]

Hoyle what, a creep

[@kaloshavokaloshavo8821]

AMEN