Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Revelation 1-22 MacArthur New Testament Commentary Two Volume Set | 1999 | John F. MacArthur Jr. | N/A |
| 2 | The Father of Israel: Trusting God’s Promises | 2008 | John F. MacArthur Jr. | Buy |
| 3 | Before Abraham: Creation, Sin, and the Nature of God | 2008 | John F. MacArthur Jr. | N/A |
| 4 | Jacob and Egypt: The Sovereignty of God | 2008 | John F. MacArthur Jr. | Buy |
| 5 | The Exodus from Egypt: Moses and God’s Mercy | 2008 | John F. MacArthur Jr. | Buy |
| 6 | A House Divided: Elijah and the Kings of Israel | 2009 | John F. MacArthur Jr. | Buy |
| 7 | The Restoration of a Sinner: David’s Heart Revealed | 2009 | John F. MacArthur Jr. | Buy |
| 8 | End of an Era: The Rise and Fall of Solomon | 2009 | John F. MacArthur Jr. | N/A |
| 9 | Prophets, Priests, and Kings: The Lives of Samuel and Saul | 2009 | John F. MacArthur Jr. | Buy |
| 10 | Losing the Promised Land: Elisha and the Kings of Judah | 2010 | John F. MacArthur Jr. | Buy |
| 11 | God’s Presence During Hardship: Daniel and Esther in Exile | 2010 | John F. MacArthur Jr. | Buy |
| 12 | Rebuilding God’s City: Israel Returns from Exile | 2010 | John F. MacArthur Jr. | Buy |
The MacArthur Old Testament Study Guides offer a thematic tour through the major narratives and figures of the Old Testament. Published between 2008 and 2010, the 12 volumes cover the biblical story from creation and the patriarchs through the exile and return.
The series is organized around key figures and events rather than individual books of the Bible. Volumes like The Father of Israel focus on Abraham, while The Exodus from Egypt covers Moses, and Prophets, Priests, and Kings examines Samuel and Saul. This approach makes the Old Testament narrative accessible to readers who may find a book-by-book study daunting, while still providing MacArthur’s characteristic theological depth and application.