A. W. Tozer’s The Pursuit of God is not a verse-by-verse commentary, but its themes connect closely with Scripture. A balanced study compares Tozer’s statements with the Bible and keeps Scripture as the final authority.
Lesson 1: God invites people to seek Him
Psalm 42, Psalm 63, Jeremiah 29:13, Matthew 5:6, Matthew 6:33, and Hebrews 11:6 describe a heart that earnestly desires God. Ask what competes with God for your attention and affection.
Lesson 2: Knowing about God is not the same as knowing God
Biblical knowledge is necessary, but it should lead to worship, love, trust, humility, fellowship, service, and obedience.
Lesson 3: Surrender is part of following Jesus
Surrender places possessions, relationships, plans, comfort, and reputation under Christ’s authority. Ask what you refuse to release and whether comfort has become more important than obedience.
Lesson 4: Faith trusts God’s character
A Pursuit of God faith study focuses on God’s faithfulness, wisdom, holiness, love, power, presence, and trustworthiness. Faith is not pretending problems do not exist; it is trusting God within them.
Lesson 5: Worship involves the whole life
Romans 12:1–2 and John 4:23–24 show that worship includes reverence, gratitude, submission, truth, love, and everyday obedience.
Lesson 6: Believers must abide in Christ
John 15 connects abiding with receiving Christ’s Word, depending on Him, obeying His commands, continuing in His love, prayer, and fruit that glorifies God.
Lesson 7: Truth should produce obedience
Ask what truth to believe, sin to confess, command to obey, fear to surrender, habit to begin, and person to encourage.
Lesson 8: Spiritual growth should be shared
Growth may be shared by praying with a spouse, encouraging a friend, leading a discussion, meeting with a younger believer, or inviting someone into a study.
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