Jonah & Nahum (MacArthur Old Testament Commentary)
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
The book of Jonah demonstrates that Yahweh is the Savior of both Jews and Gentiles. Instead of immediately destroying the Ninevites for their wickedness, God raised up Jonah to proclaim God’s grace to them. The Lord affirmed that He holds the sovereign prerogative to show compassion on whomever He wishes and to deliver those who repent. This wondrous grace of God culminates in the One who fulfilled the sign of Jonah and accomplished salvation for all who acknowledge their unworthiness, repent of their sin, and believe in Him. Thus, the book of Jonah points to the work of Christ and displays the heart of God to seek and save the lost.
In a sequel to the story, over a hundred years after Jonah preached to Nineveh, God raised up Nahum to pronounce judgment on the Ninevites. While the Ninevites in Jonah’s day repented and received mercy, later generations returned to their wicked ways and became objects of God’s wrath. To those who presumed on God’s kindness, Nahum declared that the God who is gracious is also righteous and just. Ultimately, God’s promise to destroy Nineveh comforted Israel and provided hope to all His people that He will keep His Word, both to preserve the righteous and to punish the wicked.
Series Description: The MacArthur Old Testament Commentary series, like The MacArthur New Testament Commentary series, explains the Scripture word by word, being true to the approach of expository preaching. Based on thorough exegesis in the original languages, every commentary presents the meaning and theology of the biblical text with accuracy, precision, and clarity. While each volume is designed to aid the preacher, it is also intended to be read and applied by every believer for personal edification, blessing, and joy.
- Explains the prophetic books of Jonah and Nahum verse by verse
- Presents the meaning and theology of the text with accuracy, precision, and clarity
- Includes an outline of both books
- Preface
- Introduction to Jonah
- 1. An Unwilling Missionary (1:1–6)
- 2. A Great Fish and the Fishing of Men (1:7–17)
- 3. The Marks of a Penitent Prayer, Part I (2:1–4)
- 4. The Marks of a Penitent Prayer, Part II (2:5–10)
- 5. The Grace of Repentance, Part I (3:1–5)
- 6. The Grace of Repentance, Part II (3:6–10)
- 7. God’s Forgiveness and Jonah’s Fury (4:1–4)
- 8. A Prophet, a Plant, and a People (4:5–11)
- Introduction to Nahum
- 9. Who God Is (1:1–8)
- 10. Comfort through Judgment (1:9–15)
- 11. A Prophetic Judgment (2:1–7)
- 12. A Definitive Judgment (2:8–13)
- 13. An Avenging Judgment (3:1–7)
- 14. A Certain Judgment (3:8–19)
- Bibliography
- Index of Scripture
- Index of Subjects
- Title: Jonah & Nahum (MacArthur Old Testament Commentary)
- Author: John F. MacArthur
- Series: MacArthur Old Testament Commentary
- Publisher: John MacArthur Publishing Group
- Print Publication Date: 2024
- Pages: 255
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- ISBNs: 9781883973056, 1883973058
- Resource ID: LLS:MOTC32JON
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2025-07-15T16:20:33Z
John MacArthur (b. 1939–d. 2025) was a Calvinist theologian, author, editor, and teacher. He was a popular conference speaker and the president of both The Master's College and The Master's Seminary. He also served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California since 1969. Best known for his expository exegesis of the Bible, Logos has collected more than 3,000 of his sermons in the John MacArthur Sermon Archive and offers the complete MacArthur New Testament Commentary.
MacArthur’s pulpit ministry extended around the globe through his media ministry, Grace to You. In addition to producing daily radio programs for nearly 2,000 English and Spanish radio outlets worldwide, Grace to You distributed books, software, and CDs by John MacArthur. He wrote hundreds of books and study guides, including the bestselling John MacArthur Essential Bible Study Library and the MacArthur Study Bible. He was also the author of notable titles like Different by Design and Twelve Ordinary Men.
