The Pursuit of God can be a valuable discipleship book because it addresses the inner spiritual life of a follower of Jesus. Tozer does not present a complete step-by-step disciple-making system, but he examines spiritual hunger, surrender, faith, worship, obedience, and the desire to know God personally.
Discipleship begins with abiding
John 15 teaches that lasting fruit comes from abiding in Christ. A person may attend meetings, lead lessons, or serve in ministry while neglecting personal fellowship with Jesus. Tozer challenges readers to ask whether they seek God Himself or merely religious ideas.
Spiritual hunger
A disciple should increasingly desire God rather than becoming comfortable with passive church attendance and minimal spiritual engagement.
Surrender
Jesus calls His followers to deny themselves and take up their cross. Surrender may involve plans, reputation, comfort, possessions, fear, control, hidden sin, or unwillingness to serve.
Faith
Disciples learn to trust God when outcomes are uncertain. Ask where fear limits obedience, which promise must be trusted, and what step of faith should follow.
Obedience
Each meeting should end with: “What will I do before we meet again?” The answer may involve prayer, confession, reconciliation, generosity, service, Scripture memory, or a spiritual conversation.
Multiplication
A disciple-maker shares growth with others. Ask who you can encourage, pray with, study with, or help take a next step toward Christ.
A one-to-one format
- Read one chapter.
- Summarize the main point.
- Study related Scripture.
- Discuss one struggle.
- Choose one act of obedience.
- Pray together.
- Follow up next week.
- Identify someone else who could benefit.