Joseph & Mary’s Family Insights

Bible images
  • Joseph & Mary’s Family – Matthew 13:55-56
  • HUSBAND & FATHER:
    • Joseph
  • WIFE & MOTHER:
    • Mary
  • CHILDREN:
    • SONS:
    • James
    • James (Possibly another James)
    • Simon
    • Joses
    • Judas
    • SISTERS:
    • Plural “sisters” used, but not named in the Bible.
  • Jesus’ Upbringing – Luke 2:51-52
  • He went down with them to Nazareth.
  • He was subject to Joseph and Mary.
  • Mary kept all these sayings in her heart.
  • Jesus increased in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and man.
  • Family Details
  • Jesus was the oldest of at least 7 children.
  • Minimum household of nine people.
  • Jesus had at least four brothers and two sisters.
  • Mary and Elizabeth were first cousins.
  • Jesus and John the Baptist were second cousins.
  • One of Jesus’ brothers had the same name (Judas) as the man who betrayed him.


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