How to keep our faith going | Chris Szejnmann
At the end of our series on Ezra and Nehemiah, Chris wraps up the devotions by asking how we can keep our faith going, just as Nehemiah did.
Aug 07, 2020•8 min
Holy Apostles Devotions
Holy Apostles
A series of short devotions from staff and members of Holy Apostles and Holy Trinity Church.
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A Day Worth Honouring | Paul Betts
In this penultimate episode, the Israelites are at a Sabbath but it's not quite what it should have been.
Aug 06, 2020•6 min
Longing for Jesus | Jitesh Patel
As we head into the final chapter of Nehemiah and this great story, Jitesh looks at how life leads us longing for Jesus and finding him.
Aug 05, 2020•9 min
Re-Establishing Values | Simon Braker
During the reading of the Law of Moses, it became clear that some parts were not being adhered to, yet God gave the opportunity to return to him.
Aug 04, 2020•8 min
Hidden Heroes | Elaine Sutherland
As Elaine reads about the storekeepers, she also recognises those who have been the hidden heroes at HTL during the last six months.
Aug 03, 2020•7 min
Dedication of the Walls of Jerusalem.
Nehemiah was given a burden. He was courageous; he stood up despite big distress to revive and give hope to the people. Martin looks at how Nehemiah led the people in the dedication ceremony. When we return to the church building, will we have the same heart as the Israelites did?
Jul 31, 2020•10 min
Our Willingness to work for God's Community | Chris Szejnmann
It's another passage that seemingly just recalls names, but Chris takes a closer look to see what it says about those involved and what it also means for us.
Jul 30, 2020•7 min
No Neglect | Elaine Sutherland
"We will not neglect the house of our God." Elaine looks at how the community worked together and how they agreed to obey.
Jul 29, 2020•8 min
Rededication | Lat Blaylock
Lat reflects on Nehemiah 9 and looks at this "grande finale" after a long journey, as the people of God have done what looked impossible and completed the rebuilding of the walls.
Jul 28, 2020•8 min
A Community Renewed | Neil Basu
Living in temporary shelters? Sounds like New Wine! Neil takes a closer look at this festival celebrated by the Israelites in Nehemiah 8: 13-18.
Jul 27, 2020•11 min
The Joy of the Lord is our Strength | Dan Jones
The Israelites were (rightly) grieving their sin, but Nehemiah and the leaders had other ideas. Dan takes a closer look at this.
Jul 24, 2020•9 min
Hearing God's Voice | Jitesh Patel
Jitesh reads from Nehemiah 8 and asks us how we hear God's voice to ensure that we stay in the centre of his will
Jul 23, 2020•8 min
God things in Small Packages | Jitesh Patel
Jitesh reflects from Nehemiah 7, reminding us that size doesn’t matter to God, and how he delights in using the little and the small.
Jul 22, 2020•8 min
Celebrating God's Power | Chris Szejnmann
The wall was completed in just 52 days - an astonishing turnaround. The same enemies who caused fear were now afraid themselves. When God's hand is on a mission, no one can stop it, though opposition may be present. Chris explores this further.
Jul 21, 2020•8 min
Fearful Situations | Chinenye Iwuji
Intimidated? Challenged? Insecure? Threatened? Chinenye takes a look at these fearful situations encountered many times in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah.
Jul 20, 2020•9 min
A Holy Lifestyle | Elaine Sutherland
In today's reading from Nehemiah, we recognise what a good man he really was, not just a good leader. He was a man who feared God, and this was reflected in how he led his life and looked after others, including the poorest.
Jul 17, 2020•9 min
Holy Anger | Elaine Sutherland
In Chapter 5, Nehemiah hears the outcry from the people. Some of the poorer Jews were being exploited by the wealthier Jews after returning from exile. Nehemiah responded with holy anger and a determination to change this injustice. Elaine looks further.
Jul 16, 2020•9 min
Red Alert | Chris Szejnmann
Immediate threat of attack is over, but work now has to be done in a new way. People are not just builders, but an armed workforce. Chris takes a closer look at this Red Alert situation.
Jul 15, 2020•7 min
Stand Guard | Lois Young
Lois looks at how Nehemiah faced opposition to rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem and how we can use this as an example of how we face opposition today.
Jul 14, 2020•7 min
Feeling like a Nobody | Lat Blaylock
Lat reflects on the challenges of lockdown, not getting out and sometimes not remembering who we are. Nehemiah paints a different story even in the face of challenge
Jul 13, 2020•9 min
Spiritual Battles and Pursuing God's Mission | Chris Szejnmann
How do we keep pursuing God's mission in the face of opposition? The stories of Ezra and Nehemiah help inform us. Chris takes a closer look.
Jul 10, 2020•7 min
Passion, Vision, Wisdom | Jitesh Patel
What do we need to bring about God's Kingdom? Jitesh takes a look at the second part of our devotion series on Nehemiah.
Jul 09, 2020•9 min
A Burden for the City | Elaine Sutherland
As we start looking at the book of Nehemiah, Elaine points out that today was the day we were due to reopen for prayer. Although not in our building, we will still pray, but from our homes and Elaine explores what it was like for Nehemiah, and simialrly ourselves, to have a burden for the city.
Jul 08, 2020•8 min
What are we married to? Simon Braker
This morning Simon finishes off our series on Ezra. In the final passage, it talks about how the Israelites got it wrong yet again through breaking a really clear instruction. In his reflection, Simon asks us what are we married to, that we have been commanded against?
Jul 07, 2020•8 min
Always a way back | Paul Betts
In our penultimate look at the book of Ezra, we read about the mass confession. Paul takes a closer look and helps us understand that despite our various and often many failings, there is always a way back.
Jul 06, 2020•7 min
The Power of Confession | Jitesh Patel
Even the joy of celebration cannot mask our various failings. In our series on Ezra and Nehemiah, Jitesh reaches the point where in the moment of celebration, Ezra also leads the people in public admission of sin and subsequent repentence and he explains more about why this is so important.
Jul 03, 2020•8 min
Holy Lives | David Lewis
This morning David is looking at how and when the Israelites began to return the sacred items from exile to the temple that had been freshly rebuilt. In particular, he looks at their purpose of being holy objects and similarly looks at us and our call to lead holy lives.
Jul 02, 2020•7 min
The Return of the Israelites | John McGinley
After completing the rebuilding of the temple, it was time for the exiled Israeilites to return home. John looks into this further, comparing their time with ours, when we are preparing to return to our church building.
Jul 01, 2020•9 min
The Return of Ezra | Chris Szejnmann
The temple has now been complete and dedicated to the Lord. Ezra, a man who dedicated himself to the study and observation of the law, now returns to Jerusalem.
Jun 30, 2020•5 min
Joy and Celebration | Elaine Sutherland
They've done it! They finally completed the rebuilding of the temple and Elaine looks at how they were able to celebrate all that had been done, despite encountering 3 significant moments of opposition.
Jun 29, 2020•9 min
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