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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Event of Seeking God</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/e/event_of_seeking_god.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/2_chronicles/7-14.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/e/event.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Event of Seeking God</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/e/event_of_revelation.htm" title="Event of Revelation">◄</a> Event of Seeking God <a href="/topical/e/event_of_siege.htm" title="Event of Siege">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>The concept of seeking God is a recurring theme throughout the Bible, emphasizing the importance of pursuing a relationship with the Creator. This pursuit is characterized by a sincere desire to know God, understand His will, and live according to His commandments. The act of seeking God is both an individual and communal endeavor, often associated with prayer, repentance, and obedience.<br><br><b>Old Testament Context</b><br><br>In the Old Testament, seeking God is frequently linked with the covenant relationship between God and His people, Israel. The Israelites are repeatedly called to seek God, especially during times of national crisis or spiritual decline. For instance, in <a href="/2_chronicles/7-14.htm">2 Chronicles 7:14</a>, God promises Solomon, "if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land." This verse underscores the connection between seeking God and receiving divine favor and restoration.<br><br>The Psalms also reflect a deep yearning to seek God. <a href="/psalms/27-8.htm">Psalm 27:8</a> states, "My heart said, 'Seek His face.' Your face, O LORD, I will seek." This personal commitment to seek God is echoed throughout the Psalms, highlighting the intimate and personal nature of this pursuit.<br><br>Prophets like Isaiah and Jeremiah further emphasize the necessity of seeking God. <a href="/isaiah/55-6.htm">Isaiah 55:6</a> exhorts, "Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near." <a href="/jeremiah/29-13.htm">Jeremiah 29:13</a> promises, "You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart." These passages illustrate that seeking God requires earnestness and sincerity.<br><br><b>New Testament Context</b><br><br>In the New Testament, the theme of seeking God is expanded to include all nations and peoples. Jesus Christ, in His teachings, often encouraged His followers to seek God and His kingdom. In <a href="/matthew/6-33.htm">Matthew 6:33</a>, Jesus instructs, "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you." This directive places the pursuit of God's kingdom and righteousness above all earthly concerns.<br><br>The Apostle Paul, in his address to the Athenians, speaks of God's desire for humanity to seek Him: "God intended that they would seek Him and perhaps reach out for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us" (<a href="/acts/17-27.htm">Acts 17:27</a>). This passage highlights the accessibility of God to those who earnestly seek Him.<br><br><b>Practical Implications</b><br><br>Seeking God involves several practical steps, including prayer, meditation on Scripture, and living a life of obedience. Prayer is a primary means of seeking God, as it opens a channel of communication with the Divine. The study and meditation on Scripture provide guidance and insight into God's character and will.<br><br>Obedience to God's commandments is another crucial aspect of seeking Him. In <a href="/john/14-21.htm">John 14:21</a>, Jesus states, "Whoever has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me. The one who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal Myself to him." This verse indicates that seeking God is intrinsically linked to loving and obeying Him.<br><br><b>Communal Seeking</b><br><br>The Bible also emphasizes the communal aspect of seeking God. The early church, as described in <a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Acts 2:42</a>, devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer. This collective pursuit of God fostered a strong sense of community and spiritual growth.<br><br>Throughout Scripture, the event of seeking God is portrayed as a dynamic and transformative process. It is an invitation to draw near to the Creator, experience His presence, and align one's life with His purposes.</div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/e/event.htm">Event</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/event.htm">Event (14 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/tempered.htm">Tempered (7 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/eventful.htm">Eventful (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/spares.htm">Spares (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/temper.htm">Temper (14 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/e/event_of_revelation.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Event of Revelation"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Event of Revelation" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/e/event_of_siege.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Event of Siege"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Event of Siege" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>