Talkshow Thursday: Welcome Back, Matthew Elliott!

Talkshow Thursday: 

Welcome Back, Matthew Elliott

An Exclusive First Look 

at The Hope of Inheritance

I’m thrilled to share the first look at my upcoming novel, The Hope of Inheritance, here on Linda’s website. This book has held a special place in my heart for several reasons. I can’t wait to share more details as I promote this story. This story will take readers on a journey that will introduce them to several characters near and dear to my heart. While the fictional, yet biblical, World of Kedoshim has already introduced a few of them, there is so much more to their story. I can’t wait to share everything but for now, here is your first look.

The Hope of Inheritance has been on my heart to write since I began releasing Finding Philemon in 2023. When I wrote the prologue to the book, it was so intense that it honestly terrified me that I could imagine what I wrote. The Roman world was on fire. Believers were being tortured in the worst way possible, and Nero really was a dark and horrible man. Each attempt to return to the story brought a fresh wave of my characters’ pain and emotional intensity I hadn’t expected and still couldn’t fully grasp.

The beauty of giving my writing to God is that he knew this would be the case. So, He gave me The

Cyprus Journal to write for 2024 instead. Eventually, He brought me back to The Hope of Inheritance, and it could not have been a better time for Him to do so. At its core, the story conveys the unwavering hope found in Jesus Christ by early church believers. Amid the pain and suffering the early church experienced during the reign of Nero, light shined in the darkest moments and people witnessed the love of God in action.

Whether facing earthquakes, unexplained sickness, having to leave loved ones behind, and even death, the resilient faith of the founding fathers and their torch-bearers changed the very essence of how believers found joy in the midst of the unimaginable. Deep in the shadow of everything that was happening, four brothers in Christ will strive to learn and grow in their faith. In doing so, the question remains; Will they live up to the example of those who came before them? That is no simple task. Founding Fathers like Peter and Paul, or Matthew and John, were purposeful in the message they shared with the world.

Timothy was a man placed in an impossible ministry, only to be ignored because of his age. Silas was a man who was always stuck in the shadows, writing letters for those he served. Luke, the ever-loving physician, was a man who endured the same suffering as Paul without the acknowledgment to go along with it. John Mark was a man who let fear drive his purpose in life. Together, each of their stories offers a specific message that many need to hear. As they work together to rebuild what was lost, it is their experiences that produce a mysterious letter to believers everywhere.
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About Matthew: 

Matthew James Elliott (M.J. Elliott) is a dedicated writer with a strong passion for spreading the word of Christ. Matthew has spent 15 years serving in different types of ministries, both as a volunteer and a minister of the Gospel. Although he was never ordained, his experiences have given him a deep understanding of what ministry is all about and how it has evolved over time. His degree in Biblical Studies is from Oklahoma Wesleyan University and emphasizes Pastoral Care, Christian Education, and Worship.

Matthew is happily married to Traci and they have three delightful children: Leyla, Caleb, and Hannah, who bring them immense joy and inspiration. Matthew's books aspire to minister to believers with love, equip them for service in God's glory, and nurture the body of Christ with edification through His work. He hopes that all who read his content will feel the loving touch of God's encouragement and guidance.

About The Hope of Inheritance

One Story Still Untold. Four Unlikely Authors. Together their Message will Speak to Many.

The city of Rome was a vast and beautiful place-- on the surface. That is until a great fire burned and destroyed most of it. Deep in a world hidden from those who would strike against them, four unlikely men work together to share a message of truth. This truth was spoken by those who were cut down because of the calling to go forth and peach. The message has always been clear; The hope of our inheritance is Christ living within each of us.

In the echoes of persecution, sorrow, and even death, this message still reigns supreme, but will the people listen? Only time will tell, but before anything, these four men must come together and unite a church separated by fear and suffering. Each one of these men has endured their own journey for such a time as this, and have been given a different message they were called to teach. Together, they must rebuild what has been lost as they face the painful circumstances of the world they have inherited from the founders of their faith.

Pre-Order Link: https://amzn.to/4llftIU

Photo Credits:

Cyprus - Pixabay/Dimitris Vetsikas

Dome of the Rock - Pixabay/Walkerssk