Physical
Esther
Esther 2:5-7 – Esther was an orphan. Mordecai was her cousin, but he raised her as his own daughter.Esther 4:1, 4 – It deeply hurt Esther that Mordecai was distressed.Esther 4:13-17Moses
Acts 7:20Samuel
I Samuel 1:11, 20, 24-28; 2:11I Samuel 2:12, 19-20 – Eli’s own sons were disobedient and abused their positions, but Samuel served the Lord and was a bright spot in Eli’s life.Jesus
Luke 1:35Luke 3:23John 6:42Modern adoption
Psalms 68:5James 1:27 – Those who adopt are going far beyond this command.Spiritual
I Peter 1:3-5Romans 8:14-17, 22Romans 9:3-4Galatians 4:1-7Because God adopted us, we are heirs of the blessings.Ephesians 1:1-10We are adopted as full heirs.Physical adoption is precious. Spiritual adoption is even more so!
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