A Sacred Invitation to Hope

How can we live as people of hope in the midst of unmet longings, unanswered prayers, and seemingly unresolvable pain?

Through sharing her personal story of deep loss, Hannah Miller King reflects on how the ancient Christian practice of Communion can reframe our grief by embedding it in a larger picture of gospel hope. Each chapter presents a way in which the Lord's Supper makes the hope of the gospel tangible, reminding us of God's present faithfulness and promise of future renewal. With its inviting tone and thoughtful reflections, Feasting on Hope provides solace for those seeking hope amid a world that is not yet restored.

In Feasting on Hope, you'll find



- Rich biblical insights made approachable for all readers

- A hopeful exploration of how we participate in Christ's triumph

- An invitation to see yourself as a wanted guest of God's hospitality

- Reflection questions for individuals and groups to foster thoughtful engagement

Whether you are grappling with what seems like an endless search for peace, wrestling with unmet desires, or simply longing for a deeper connectionwith God and others, this book meets you with tender realism and abundant grace.

Feasting on Hope invites you to the Communion table, where God's people are formed into a family that is strong enough to hold sorrow inside of hope. Areyou ready to take your place at the table?



Esau McCaulley (PhD, St. Andrews) is associate professor of New Testament at Wheaton College and a contributing opinion writer for the New York Times. He is the author of Reading While Black and Sharing in the Son's Inheritance, as well as the children's book Josie Johnson's Hair and the Holy Spirit. He lives in Wheaton, Illinois, with his wife and four children.







Hannah Miller King is a priest and writer in the Anglican Church in North America. She writes for Christianity Today and serves as the associate rector at The Vine Anglican Church in western North Carolina. She and her husband, also a priest, have three children.



Foreword: Esau McCaulley



Prologue: A Tale of Two Tables

1. Hope: The Feast and the Foretaste

2. Encounter: What Is Salvation Anyway?

3. Embodiment: Broken Bread for Broken Bodies

4. Gift: The Prophetic Practice of Joy

5. Community, Part 1: The Table That Makes a Family

6. Community, Part 2: When God's Family Contributes to Our Pain

7. Abundance: Will There Be Enough for Me?

8. Hospitality: The Fullness That Feeds Others

9. Courage: When Self-GivingIncludes Loss

10. Home: The Longest Table in the World

Epilogue: Let Us Keep the Feast



Acknowledgements

Questions for Reflection and Discussion

Notes