The essence of John MacArthur, Jr.'s worldwide Th ministry is his preaching and teaching of God's Word through verse-by-verse exposition. Each radio or tape message reaches thousands with the practical applied Word of God.

John MacArthur's Bible Studies consist of the study notes from Dr. MacArthur's messages and tapes. Each book in the series coincides with radio and tape messages and is an in-depth look at a particular topic.

Though Israel rejected Christ as Messiah, He has planned a kingdom for His people at a future time when they will truly believe. A question lies, however, in what to do in the interim. The Parables of the Kingdom, from Matthew 13:1-52, studies seven parables in which Jesus describes how and what believers are to do during this interim-the period between Jesus' first and second appearances on earth-the time we live in now.

Use John MacArthur's Bible Studies for personal or group study. Each book is a powerful message to all believers.

John MacArthur, Jr. (B.A., Pacific College; M.Div., D.D., Talbot Theological Seminary) pastors Grace Community Church of the Valley in Panorama City, California. His Bible teaching and tape ministries reach millions across the globe. He is the author of many popular books including the MacArthur New Testament Commentary, The Ultimate Priority, Jesus' Pattern of Prayer, The Legacy of Jesus, Kingdom Living Here and Now, and The Family. Dr. MacArthur and his wife, Patricia, have four children: Matthew, Marcy, Mark, and Melinda.