Joseph (brother of Jesus)
From Urantia Wiki, the encyclopedia of The Urantia Book
The apostles stayed with Joseph as Jesus showed them the importance of living by his teachings rather than relying on written words. 137:2.9
At Jesus' 4th appearance to mortal recognition, he vanished from their sight as they moved to embrace him. 190:2.6
Joseph, born March 16, A.D. 1, was the fourth member of the Nazareth family. 123:4.9
Joseph, unlike his brothers, defended himself when assailed by playmates, showing a departure from the family's teachings of nonresistance. 127:4.5
Joseph, a faithful plodding worker, was not too smart compared to his siblings James, Simon, and Jude. 127:4.7
Jesus prepared for his withdrawal by installing Joseph as head of the family after James had gained experience and before his own marriage, ensuring a smooth transition. 128:2.7 128:7.11
Joseph struggled with friction with Jesus but excelled in getting along with his other siblings. 124:4.3
Joseph graduated from synagogue school this year and prepared to begin work at the small bench in the home carpenter shop, with prospects to successfully fight off poverty. 127:6.11
This year, Jesus and Joseph traveled to Jerusalem for Passover, with Jesus ensuring to share important teachings with Joseph along the journey. 128:1.14
In A.D. 24, Joseph and his family moved into the old Nazareth home after Mary and Ruth went to live in Capernaum. 134:1.6
Despite their lingering faith, Jesus' family members let pride cloud their judgment and hinder their spiritual beliefs, with only Ruth unwavering in her belief in his divine mission. 154:6.1
Joseph's tentative belief in Jesus as the long-expected deliverer grew as his family discussed the wonderful events that had taken place in Nazareth. 137:3.2
Bible parallels
Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.
- Jesus' brother, Joseph 123:4.9 — Mt 13:55; Mt 27:56; Mk 6:3; Mk 15:40.
- Jesus' family arrives 154:6.1 — Mt 12:46; Mk 3:31; Lk 8:19.
See also
- Jesus:family