Jesus: The Son of Joseph

Jesus: The Son of Joseph
Philip found Nathanael and said to him,
"We have found Him of whom Moses in the law,
and also the prophets, wrote—
Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph."
John 1:45

Jesus is called the Son of Joseph because Joseph was His earthly stepfather and legal guardian. Therefore we are technically right calling Jesus the Son of Joseph. Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit in the virgin Mary when Joseph was engaged to her. Joseph could have legally annulled the engagement, but when an angel explained the supernatural birth, he married Mary (Matthew 1:18-25). Joseph endured the embarrassing rumors that Jesus had been conceived out of wedlock (John 8:41). As an earthly father, Joseph protected Jesus, provided for Him, taught Him the trade of carpentry and guided His youth into manhood.