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Why Jesus didn’t Resurrect Joseph
by Dr. D ~
Q: If Jesus so loved Lazarus that he raised him from the dead, did he love his father Joseph less? Seeing that he did not raise him upon his passing.
A: Jesus raised a number of people from the dead–many that he did not even know–love was not the main requirement in these miracles–compassion seemed to be a major ingredient. How did Joseph die-did he get sick-or did he die of old age? Was Jesus even able to heal him at the time, or raise him from the dead? We have incomplete evidence, one way or another. Anything we do say, is merely an informed conjecture at best, and at worst–a speculative ‘argument from silence’.
Evidence= We do know that Jesus began his ministry at 30 years of age–in 1st century Judah–a man, particularly the firstborn, was obligated to serve his father until 30. Since we hear nothing of Joseph at that time, we can only infer that perhaps he had recently died. If this is the case, we can easily calculate that Joseph would have been at least 50 years old & more than likely around 60–an old age in the first century. Further, we find in John 2:11, that the ‘wedding at Cana’ is the first recorded miracle of Jesus. Also, when Jesus returned to Nazareth after doing many miracles elsewhere, they ask where he got his extraordinary wisdom & miraculous powers (See: Matt. 13:53-58)–this definitely indicates that he did not display such, while growing up.
Answer–‘informed conjecture’= Jesus began his ministry after being baptized by John. His first recorded miracle is the ‘wedding at Cana’. His hometown was surprised that he was now performing miracles. His father Joseph had already passed from the scene before these events. Therefore; we can conclude that Jesus was not performing miracles and raising the dead when Joseph passed away.
April 18th, 2013 at 3:41 am
thats good an answer
March 20th, 2016 at 11:42 pm
when Jesus returned to Nazareth after doing many miracles elsewhere, they ask where he got his extraordinary wisdom & miraculous powers (See: Matt. 13:53-58)–this definitely indicates that he did not display such, while growing up.
I disagree. All this question definitely indicates is that they ask where his power and wisdom come from. Anything else is strictly conjecture. IE Jesus resurrected a child hood playmate he was accused of killing. To prove his innocence the child once again lives. All saw the Nazarene perform this miracle, yet no one thought to ask where this power came from.
September 11th, 2018 at 7:01 pm
Joseph was Jesus step father God was his real father. If Joseph was Jesus father then God would not be his father. And Jesus wod not be the Son of God.
September 11th, 2018 at 8:18 pm
Totally agree.
September 11th, 2018 at 8:42 pm
David,
The supposed ‘resurrection of a playmate’ is not referenced anywhere in the Bible. It comes from the ‘Infancy Gospel of Thomas’ which is not recognized or accepted as inspired by any Christian church or denomination. Scholars generally agree that the Infancy Gospel was written in the mid- to late-2nd century A.D. Long after the death of anyone who would have really known Jesus as a child.
April 12th, 2021 at 10:07 am
Who are we to judge the Lord on who he saves or let’s go. He the Mighty Lord has answered many a Question in his Earthly time and yet many will still ask why or when or are we all going to be saved. Prepare and Repent for the Mighty Lord knows his Father will answer all your questions on the Final Days. Amen.