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Reunion Joys

• "I never thought I would see your face again, but now God has let me see your children, too!" —Genesis 48:11
• "Let each generation tell its children of your mighty acts; let them proclaim your power." —Psalm 145:4
• "Those who are wise will . . . see in our history the faithful love of the Lord." —Psalm 107:43
• "What good fellowship we once enjoyed as we walked together to the house of God." —Isaiah 55:14
• "Remember the days of long ago; think about the generations past. Ask your father, and he will inform you. Inquire of your elders, and they will tell you." —Deuteronomy 32:7
• "Celebrate because of all the good things the Lord your God has given to you and your household." —Deuteronomy 26:11

General Exhortations

• "Then the Lord God made a woman from the rib, and he brought her to the man. This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one." —Genesis 2:22, 24
• "The man who finds a wife finds a treasure, and he receives favor from the Lord." —Proverbs 18:22
• "For the believing wife brings holiness to her marriage, and the believing husband brings holiness to his marriage." —1 Corinthians 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, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land." —2 Chronicles 7:14
• "If you make the Lord your refuge, if you make the Most High your shelter, no evil will conquer you; no plague will come near your home." —Psalm 91:9, 10
• "Unless the Lord builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted . . . It is useless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night . . . for God gives rest to his loved ones." —Psalm 127:1, 2
• "Who would begin construction of a building without first calculating the cost to see if there is enough money to finish it? Otherwise, you might complete only the foundation before running out of money, and then everyone would laugh at you." —Luke 14:28, 29
• "If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need but shows no compassion—how can God’s love be in that person?" —1 John 3:17
• "Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it." —James 4:17
• "So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing." —1 Thessalonians 5:11

Reminders to Parents and Guardians

• "Be careful to obey all my commands, so that all will go well with you and your children after you, because you will be doing what is good and pleasing to the Lord your God." —Deuteronomy 12:28
• "But if you refuse to serve the Lord, then choose today whom you will serve. . . But as for me and my family, we will serve the Lord." —Joshua 24:15
• "Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, along with everyone in your household." —Acts 16:31
• "Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it." —Proverbs 22:6
• "Discipline your children, and they will give you peace of mind and will make your heart glad." —Proverbs 29:17
• "Remember the Lord, who is great and glorious, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes!" —Nehemiah 4:14

Appreciation for Children

• "These are the children God has graciously given to me." —Genesis 33:5
• "How joyful are those who fear the Lord and delight in obeying his commands. Their children will be successful everywhere; an entire generation of godly people will be blessed." —Psalm 112:1, 2
• "May God pass on to you and your descendants the blessings he promised to Abraham." —Genesis 28:4
• "Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children." —Luke 18:16
• "An inheritance obtained too early in life is not a blessing in the end." —Proverbs 20:21
• "Good people leave an inheritance to their grandchildren." —Proverbs 13:22
• "By the power of your hand, O Lord . . . satisfy the hunger of your treasured ones. May their children have plenty, leaving an inheritance for their descendants." —Psalm 17:14
• "This is the everlasting covenant: I will always be your God and the God of your descendants after you." —Genesis 17:7

Advice to Family Members

• "Then God blessed them [man and woman] and said, “Be fruitful and multiply. Fill the earth and govern it." —Genesis 1:28
• "Give honor to marriage, and remain faithful to one another in marriage. God will surely judge people who are immoral and those who commit adultery." —Hebrews 13:4
• "Keep on loving each other as brothers and sisters." —Hebrews 13:1
• "Remember to observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. You have six days each week for your ordinary work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath day of rest dedicated to the Lord your God. On that day no one in your household may do any work." —Exodus 20:8–10
• "Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those who are lazy. Encourage those who are timid. Take tender care of those who are weak. Be patient with everyone. See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good to each other and to all people." —1 Thessalonians 14, 15
• "Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love." —Ephesians 4:2
• "Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the Lord your God is giving you." —Exodus 20:12
• "Teach the older men to exercise self-control, to be worthy of respect, and to live wisely. . . Teach the older women to . . . train the younger women. . . Encourage the young men to live wisely." —Titus 2: 2–4, 6
• "Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances." —1 Thessalonians 5:16–18
• "Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love." —1 Corinthians 13:13