Joseph, a Saint for the Rest of Us
David Turner
drdavidlturner.com ? Scholar in Residence for New Testament Studies at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary
If the gospels were movies, Joseph would not have been the star of the show. He would have been just a supporting actor—you’d only see his name if you stuck around to see the credits roll by in fine print after the show was over.
Though Joseph never speaks in the gospels, his actions speak louder than words. We’d better pay attention to this just man. Some even say we should ask him to intercede for us with God.
Joseph is a saint for the rest of us , for all those who wonder if anyone is paying attention, let alone caring, about their lives.
I hope this new post deepens your understanding of Mary's husband, a man whose life we should imitate in our own walk with his son Jesus.
Merry Christmas!
David
Professor at University of Northwestern – St.Paul (MN)
10 个月Thanks, David. Trust you and yours are well. Ed
USA National Coordinator - Evangelism Explosion International
11 个月I've always had high admiration for Joseph. Thanks for this article about him .... and really about many of us! Merry and Blessed Christmas!