LDS: Scriptures
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In the scriptures we find several references to adoption, and search and reunion. We’ve listed a few here. Please tell us about any you come across by emailing us at: info@ldsadoption.com.
Adoption
Esther - Esther 2: 5,7
Now in Shushan the palace there was a certain Jew, whose name was Mordecai, the son of Jair, the son of Shimei, the son of Kish, a Benjamite;
And he brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle’s daughter: for she had neither father nor mother, and the maid was fair and beautiful; whom Mordecai, when her father and mother were dead, took for his own daughter.
Moses - Exodus 2:10
And the child grew, and she brought him unto Pharaoh’s daughter, and he became her son. And she called his name Moses: and she said, Because I drew him out of the water.
Samuel - Samuel 1&2
Samuel’s mother, Hannah, placed Samuel with the priest Eli in what some may consider an "open adoption." Eli raised Samuel, and Hannah came to visit him once a year. Eli calls Samuel “my son” in Sam 3:6.
Reunion
Moses & Aaron - Ex 4:27
And the LORD said to Aaron, Go into the wilderness to meet Moses. And he went, and met him in the mount of God, and kissed him.
Joseph & Ten Brothers – Gen 45:1-4
THEN Joseph could not refrain himself before all them that stood by him; and he cried, Cause every man to go out from me. And there stood no man with him, while Joseph made himself known unto his brethren.
And he wept aloud: and the Egyptians and the house of Pharaoh heard.
And Joseph said unto his brethren, I am Joseph; doth my father yet live? And his brethren could not answer him; for they were troubled at his presence.
And Joseph said unto his brethren, Come near to me, I pray you. And they came near. And he said, I am Joseph your brother, whom ye sold into Egypt.
Inspirational
That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. - 1 Corinthians 2:5
For we walk by faith, not by sight. – 2 Corinthians 5: 7
But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it. - Romans 8:25
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world gives, give I to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. - John 14:27
The LORD will give strength to his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace. - Psalm 29:11
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. - Jeremiah 29:11
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. - Philippians 4:7
Pray in your families unto the Father, always in my name, that your wives and your children may be blessed. - 3 Nephi 18: 21
