RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL MANUAL (2016/2017 EDITION)

LESSON SIX

Sunday 9th October 2016

TOPIC:- THE GOD CHASERS

MEMORY VERSE:
‘My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.’’-Psalm 63:8

INTRODUCTION:
A God Chaser is a person whose passion for God’s presence presses him to chase the impossible in the hope that the uncatchable might catch him. A child chases a loving parent until suddenly the strong arms of the father enfold the chaser (Genesis 5:24; Philippians 3:12).

LESSON OUTLINES
1. Examples of God chasers
2. The God chaser’s map

EXAMPLES OF GOD CHASERS
The Bible records examples of those who diligently sought after God and were found of Him.
They include:
Enoch (Genesis 5:22, 24):
Moses (Exodus 33:13-23);
Jacob (Genesis 32:24-30);
Ezra (Ezra 7:10);
Daniel (Daniel 6:10-22);
David (Psalm 63:1-;
and Paul (Philippians 3:7-14).
They were not chasing after God because of what they wanted for themselves alone, but whole-heartedly believed God (John 6:65-69).
They also acknowledge their emptiness and nothing less without God (John 15:5).

THE GOD CHASER’S MAP
A map gives a representation of a location needed for navigation.
Anyone chasing after God must understand His spiritual location.
While God is omnipresent, His manifest presence is only for those who diligently chase after Him.
Hence, among others, the Lord will be found in the place of praise (Psalm 100:3-4; 22:3). He will be found in the place of prayer and fasting (2Chronicles 20:3; Ezra 8:21; Daniel 9:1-3).
You will also find the Lord when you strive to live in holiness (2Chronicles 34:3 Ezra 6:21; Hebrews 12:14). Ultimately, the Lord will be found in His word (John 5:39; Ezra 7:10; Psalm 34:4).

CONCLUSION:
We require the Lord to help us and be on our side when seeking the Lord. We cannot do it by human efforts. Let us call on the Lord today to help us.

QUESTIONS
1. Mention other examples of God chasers apart from those listed above
2. Where can one find God and be found of Him?

Able God

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