The First Breakfast: A Journey with Jesus and Peter through Calling, Brokenness, and Restoration

by Eric and Kristin Hill, Hannah Elizabeth Taylor (Photographs)

“Come and have breakfast .” After three years together, it wasn’t the first invitation Jesus gave to Peter, but in so many ways, it was the most life-changing. The night of The Last Supper brought memories of denial, regret, and brokenness burned in Peter’s memory. But the pastel morning sky rising over the crashing waves, brought new mercies and an invitation to redemption. This would become The First Breakfast . Throughout their journey, Scripture shows us that the relationship between Jesus and Peter is also a picture of the Father’s relationship with us. It’s a portrait of the way that time in the presence of Jesus is the most transforming force the world has ever known. We see the way Jesus continues to pursue Peter, even in his brokenness. And our eyes are opened to the way that Jesus is transforming and restoring us too. So, if you ever feel weary, defeated, or broken, come and see the true heart of the Father again. Follow the journey of Jesus and Peter through calling, brokenness, and restoration. Join Eric and Kristin Hill on the winding journey through Scripture to The First Breakfast, with stunning original photography by Hannah Elizabeth Taylor from beautiful locations across the Holy Land. Transformation and restoration are waiting on the other side of the invitation from Jesus to “ come and have breakfast.”

Genres: Faith

188 pages, Paperback

Published August 27, 2019

Reviews

[Eli Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s been a long time since I’ve read a devotional but this was a great gift. Walking through Jesus and Peter’s relationship in chronological order through the four gospels, “The First Breakfast” helps us see ourselves as Peter in various circumstances, but also more importantly, see ourselves as Jesus sees us. The repetition of “His covenant is greater than our commitment” was a beautiful common thread.

The photography contributes wonderfully, as well.

[AlexisButcher · Rating 5 out of 5]

It changes your heart each day with truth, story telling, and photography. One of
My favorite devotions ever.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful, thoughtful devotional book. Would be perfect for lent. Made me think about seeing (emblepo) myself and others through the wise and loving eyes of Jesus.