Mary and Joseph were both descendants of King David. But which one of David’s wives is their maternal ancestor?

Mary and Joseph are both descendants of David and Bathsheba.

Source:

Matthew 1:6 (Joseph) Luke 3:31 (Mary) 1 Chronicles 3:5

Why specifically were Joseph and Mary traveling to Bethlehem?

Joseph and Mary went to be taxed. Though in this sense taxed means registered or counted.

Source:

Luke 2:1-5

Hello,

Well the refrigerator is installed and more repairs coming up on Monday. I’ve a drawer to fix. Working down the days to Christmas and retirement. Trying to get ready for Christmas.

Since we are getting close to Christmas this week we are going to talk about Mary and Joseph the parents of Jesus.

Thanks for the comments and questions. I always enjoy them because it means people are reading.

The picture this week is. Title: Joseph with the Baby Jesus Artist: Guido Reni Date: 1620’s Copyright: Public Domain Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Thanks for reading also I hope you have a good day at church. If you can go.

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Who asked the King for the Head of John the Baptist?

The bible identifies her as the daughter of Herodias. Other sources name her as Salome.

Source:

Matthew 14:8-11 Mark 6:25-28

Soldiers also came to hear John the Baptist preach. What did he tell them to do?

He told them not to do violence to people, not to falsely accuse people also to be content with their wages.

Source:

Luke 3:14

Who did the Jews send to ask John the Baptist about his ministry?