Families can use selected themes from The Pursuit of God in short worship conversations. Ten to fifteen minutes is enough for many households.
A repeatable pattern
- Name one theme in plain language.
- Read a short Bible passage.
- Ask one question everyone can answer.
- Choose one family action.
- Pray briefly.
Five conversations
Hunger for God: Read Psalm 42:1–2. Ask, “What competes for our attention most often?” Choose one device-free family period.
Surrender: Read Matthew 6:21. Ask, “What gift are we tempted to treat as more important than the Giver?” Practice gratitude or generosity.
God’s presence: Read Psalm 139:7–10. Ask, “Where do we forget that we live before God?” Choose a daily reminder.
Meekness: Read Matthew 11:29. Ask, “How does defensiveness appear in our home?” Let a parent model an apology.
Ordinary worship: Read Colossians 3:17. Ask, “Which household task can become service to God and one another?” Complete it together.
Do not use the discussion to expose or embarrass one family member. Parents should answer first with humility and allow younger participants to use their own words.
Biblical anchors
Deuteronomy 6:6-7 grounds the article’s central question. Read the surrounding paragraph or chapter and note what it reveals about God and the response expected from the believer.
Psalm 78:5-7 adds an important biblical balance. Read the surrounding paragraph or chapter and note what it reveals about God and the response expected from the believer.
Ephesians 6:4 shows how the truth becomes lived obedience. Read the surrounding paragraph or chapter and note what it reveals about God and the response expected from the believer.
Questions for further study
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Which statement in this article most needs to affect your understanding or conduct?
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How does Deuteronomy 6:6-7 confirm, correct, or deepen the article’s answer?
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What fear, attachment, distraction, or habit makes a faithful response difficult?
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How will you use and review this resource rather than merely save it?
Use this resource
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Schedule it: Choose a date and setting for using the resource described in “A Family Worship Conversation Guide Based on The Pursuit of God.”
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Complete it actively: Write answers, pray, and record one application rather than reading passively.
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Review it: Share the result with another believer and decide what should continue.
Common mistakes to avoid
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A resource should lead back to the book and the Bible, not replace them.
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Do not turn memory, questions, or activities into competition.
Choose the setting
A resource creates value only when it is used. Select a date, identify the people involved, and decide how the result will be reviewed. Connect the activity with Deuteronomy 6:6-7, write one response, and share the outcome with another believer.
Prepare the participants
A resource creates value only when it is used. Select a date, identify the people involved, and decide how the result will be reviewed. Connect the activity with Psalm 78:5-7, write one response, and share the outcome with another believer.
Complete the activity
A resource creates value only when it is used. Select a date, identify the people involved, and decide how the result will be reviewed. Connect the activity with Ephesians 6:4, write one response, and share the outcome with another believer.
Review the response
A resource creates value only when it is used. Select a date, identify the people involved, and decide how the result will be reviewed. Connect the activity with Deuteronomy 6:6-7, write one response, and share the outcome with another believer.
Continue with the annotated study guide
The annotated edition gathers chapter summaries, questions, prayer prompts, applications, and Biblical Truth Discovery activities into one guided resource. This article answers one focused question; the complete edition brings all ten chapters into one connected study experience.
The Pursuit of God (Annotated): A Modern Study Guide to A. W. Tozer’s Classic on Abiding in Christ and Making Disciples