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Nov 9, 2023 · Mary and Joseph are two of the greatest displays of faith in the entire Bible. They get overshadowed by Jesus, understandably, but their response is simply incredible. Mary submitted to God and accepted the role he had given her. (Luke 1:38) But that’s not all.
Jun 28, 2004 · Mary is the more prominent figure in the Christmas story, yet Joseph is the one to whom God gave his instructions. Joseph was the head of his family, and he was charged with protecting Jesus from Herod’s wrath. Mary trusted his decision. This was no vacation in the southland, mind you.
Nov 14, 2011 · God was now going to send an angel to Joseph. Joseph needed to know that Mary was truly carrying the Son of God, and he needed to know what part he would play in God’s amazing plan. While Joseph was sleeping, an angel spoke to him. The angel told Joseph to take Mary as his wife.
Joseph—the Husband of Mary and Foster Father of Jesus. By Harold S. Martin. A Bible Helps Booklet No. 379. Table of Contents [ Show] When I was first asked to lead a Bible study on “Joseph”—I wondered, “Which Joseph?” There are thirteen Josephs named in the Bible. Joseph was a very common name in Israel. 1.
New American Standard Bible. ]Immanuel,” which translated means, “God with us.” 24 And Joseph awoke from his sleep and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took Mary as his wife, 25 []but kept her a virgin until she gave birth to a Son; and he named Him Jesus.
Luke 2:41-52. GOD’S WORD Translation. Mary and Joseph Find Jesus with the Teachers in the Temple Courtyard. 41 Every year Jesus’ parents would go to Jerusalem for the Passover festival. 42 When he was 12 years old, they went as usual. 43 When the festival was over, they left for home.
Dec 10, 2014 · The Betrothal of Mary and Joseph. After his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit ( Matthew 1:18 ). This takes place after betrothal and prior to marriage.
