Ascend
Part IV; February 4, 2024
“Seeking Generation”
Psalm 24:3-6, Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in his holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to what is false and does not swear deceitfully. He will receive blessing from the Lord and righteousness from the God of his salvation. Such is the generation of those who seek him, who seek the face of the God of Jacob.
Why Do We Seek God: We Seek God Because We Realize We Need Him
John 15:5, I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. (ESV)
2 Chronicles 7:14, If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. (KJV)
When Do We Seek God: It’s Our Turn to Seek God for Ourselves
Esther 4:14, If you stay silent during this time, deliverance for the Jews will come from somewhere, but you, my child, and all of your father’s family will die. And who knows? Perhaps you have been made queen for such a time as this.” (Voice)
Hebrews 11:6, And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. (ESV)
How Do We Seek God: We Seek God by Making Him a Priority
Proverbs 3:6, In everything you do, put God first, and he will direct you and crown your efforts with success. (TLB)
Jeremiah 29:13, You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart. (ESV)
Genesis 2:25, Now the man and his wife were both naked, but they felt no shame. (ESV)
