Joseph, "A Righteous Man"  Don R. Hastings  (Matthew 1:18-25)
In this article, we want to study what the Bible reveals about
Joseph, the husband of Mary. While much has been said and
written about Mary, very little attention has been given to
Joseph. However, he was the head of the home where the Son of
God grew from an infant into manhood. What a privilege Joseph
enjoyed  watching and listening to the things Jesus said and
did, as Jesus "advanced in wisdom and stature, and in favor with
God and men" (Luke 2:52). What a responsibility he and Mary
shared as guardians of God's only begotten Son! . . . he was not
unworthy to fulfill the great trust that was imposed upon him by
the Eternal Father" (International Standard Bible Encyclopedia,
Vol. III: 1741).  Joseph was a carpenter who lived in Nazareth
(Matt. 13:55; Luke 2:4). He taught Jesus the carpenter's trade
(Mark 6:3). He was the "supposed" father of Jesus (Luke 3:23).
He was the father of four boys and, at least, two girls (Matt.
13:55, 56). He was "of