A Pursuit of God Bible study helps readers examine A. W. Tozer’s spiritual teachings alongside the Bible. Instead of reading the book only as an inspiring Christian classic, readers can use each chapter to study Scripture, evaluate their relationship with God, and identify practical areas of obedience.
Begin with one chapter at a time
Read slowly, summarize the central message, and identify the spiritual question raised by the chapter. Ask whether you genuinely desire to know God, what competes for your attention, what you resist surrendering, and whether biblical truth has become personal obedience.
Which Scriptures should I study?
A strong Pursuit of God Scripture study may include Psalm 42:1–2, Psalm 63:1, Jeremiah 29:13, Matthew 5:6, Matthew 6:33, John 15:1–11, Romans 12:1–2, Philippians 3:7–10, Hebrews 11:1–6, and James 4:8. Read each passage in context and allow Scripture to remain the final authority.
Use the Declarative, Imperative and Application method
Declarative: What does this reveal about God?
Identify truths about God’s holiness, grace, presence, faithfulness, love, wisdom, and authority.
Imperative: What does God command?
Look for commands involving faith, prayer, worship, repentance, surrender, love, perseverance, and service.
Application: What should I do?
Choose a specific action: memorize a verse, confess a sin, remove a distraction, repair a relationship, begin a prayer practice, or share the lesson with someone else.
Why is this valuable for Christian study?
A Pursuit of God Christian study addresses the difference between knowing information about God and personally walking with Him. Doctrine matters, but knowledge should lead to worship, trust, transformation, and obedience.
A simple weekly format
- Read one chapter.
- Write a two-sentence summary.
- Study two or three related passages.
- Identify one declarative truth.
- Identify one command.
- Write one application.
- Pray through the lesson.
- Share the application with another believer.
A resource for deeper study
Readers seeking structure may consider The Pursuit of God (Annotated): A Modern Study Guide to A. W. Tozer’s Classic on Abiding in Christ and Making Disciples. It preserves Tozer’s original text while adding chapter summaries, word searches, study material, and practical connections to abiding and disciple-making.
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