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New Testament Biblical Character

Mary & Joseph

Mary: Mother | Servant; Joseph: Husband | Earthly Father

Mary and Joseph were faithful servants whom God used in His plan to reconcile people to Himself through Jesus Christ. By God's grace, Mary gave birth to Jesus, the promised Messiah and Son of God. Joseph obeyed God, took Mary as his wife, and served as Jesus' earthly father, providing for and protecting the family. Their faithfulness points to Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection accomplished salvation. This gracious gift is offered to all and received by faith in Jesus.

Mary
Mother of Jesus
Joseph
Mary's husband and Jesus' earthly father
Joseph's Lineage
House of David
Key Places
Nazareth, Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Egypt

Character Infographics

Ten scenes showing how God used Mary and Joseph in the coming of Jesus, with a life at a glance, distinctive traits, key places, and biblical sources.

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Mary and Joseph in God's Redemptive Plan infographic depicting Mary and Joseph holding the infant Jesus. Ten numbered scenes show Gabriel's announcement to Mary, Joseph's dream, the journey to Bethlehem, Jesus' birth, the shepherds' visit, presentation at the temple, gifts from the Magi, escape to Egypt, a home in Nazareth, and finding Jesus among the teachers. Lower panels summarize their life and traits and map Nazareth, Bethlehem, Jerusalem, and Egypt. Joseph is identified as Jesus' earthly father. The poster quotes Luke 1:37.
Mary & Joseph in God's Redemptive Plan. Artistic educational infographic; the central image is an illustrative historical interpretation rather than an exact portrait.

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About Mary and Joseph in the Bible

Mary and Joseph were faithful servants whom God used in His plan to reconcile people to Himself through Jesus Christ. By God's grace, Mary gave birth to Jesus, the promised Messiah and Son of God. Joseph obeyed God, took Mary as his wife, and served as Jesus' earthly father, providing for and protecting the family. Their faithfulness points to Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection accomplished salvation. This gracious gift is offered to all and received by faith in Jesus.

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