The Attributes of God

Seeking God

1. The Call to Seek God
- God's Invitation: God invites all to seek Him. Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near (Isaiah 55:6). This invitation is open to everyone, emphasizing God's desire for a relationship with His creation.
- The Promise of Finding: When we seek God, He promises to be found. You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me
with all your heart (Jeremiah 29:13). This highlights the sincerity and wholeheartedness required in our pursuit.
- The Role of Faith: Faith is essential in seeking God. And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who
comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him (Hebrews 11:6).
- God's Nearness: God is not distant. He is not far from any one of us (Acts 17:27). This reassures us of His accessibility and
willingness to be found.
- The Heart's Condition: A pure heart is crucial. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God (Matthew 5:8). Purity in
heart aligns us with God's holiness.

Questions:
1. What steps can you take to seek God more earnestly in your daily life?
2. How does faith influence your pursuit of God?
3. In what ways can you purify your heart to better see God?

2. The Benefits of Seeking God
- Wisdom and Understanding: Seeking God grants wisdom. For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge
and understanding (Proverbs 2:6).
- Peace and Rest: God offers peace to those who seek Him. You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast,
because they trust in You (Isaiah 26:3).
- Strength and Courage: God strengthens those who seek Him. Seek the LORD and His strength; seek His face always (1 Chronicles 16:11).
- Joy and Fulfillment: True joy is found in God. You make known to me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy
(Psalm 16:11).
- Protection and Deliverance: God protects those who seek Him. The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear
Him, and He delivers them (Psalm 34:7).

Questions:
1. How have you experienced God's wisdom in your life?
2. What practices help you maintain peace and rest in God?
3. In what ways has seeking God brought you joy and fulfillment?

3. Obstacles to Seeking God
- Distractions of the World: The world offers many distractions. Do not love the world or anything in the world (1 John 2:15).
- Sin and Guilt: Sin separates us from God. But your iniquities have separated you from your God (Isaiah 59:2).
- Doubt and Unbelief: Doubt hinders our pursuit. But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt (James 1:6).
- Pride and Self-Sufficiency: Pride can block our need for God. God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble (James 4:6).
- Fear and Anxiety: Fear can paralyze our seeking. Do not be anxious about anything (Philippians 4:6).

Questions:
1. What worldly distractions most often divert your attention from God?
2. How can you overcome doubt and unbelief in your spiritual journey?
3. In what areas of your life do you need to humble yourself before God?

4. Methods of Seeking God
- Prayer and Supplication: Prayer is a direct line to God. Pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17).
- Studying Scripture: The Bible is God's revelation. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching (2 Timothy 3:16).
- Worship and Praise: Worship draws us closer to God. Come, let us bow down in worship (Psalm 95:6).
- Fellowship with Believers: Community strengthens our faith. Let us not give up meeting together (Hebrews 10:25).
- Fasting and Meditation: Fasting focuses our spirit. When you fast, do not be somber (Matthew 6:16).

Questions:
1. How can you incorporate more prayer into your daily routine?
2. What strategies help you engage deeply with Scripture?
3. How does fellowship with other believers enhance your pursuit of God?

5. The Ultimate Goal of Seeking God
- Knowing God Intimately: The ultimate goal is to know God. I want to know Christ (Philippians 3:10).
- Conforming to Christ's Image: Seeking God transforms us. Be transformed by the renewing of your mind (Romans 12:2).
- Living a Life of Obedience: Obedience is a fruit of seeking God. If you love Me, you will keep My commandments (John 14:15).
- Experiencing God's Love: God's love is the foundation. We love because He first loved us (1 John 4:19).
- Eternal Life with God: The ultimate reward is eternal life. And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God
(John 17:3).

Questions:
1. In what ways can you deepen your knowledge of God?
2. How does seeking God help you conform to the image of Christ?
3. What steps can you take to live a more obedient life in Christ?

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