Bible Study Christ + 30 years = Unknown Jesus

[Corn Pop]

Why is there no info on the life of Jesus?. A 30 year gap is a big space of time.

So there is info on the birth, so obviously someone had info for scdipture, then it just goes dead for 30 years.

How do we know within 30 years he did not practice magic, or do one small sin, or get married and have babies, and what happened to Joseph.

I still believe with the limited info that Joseph of Arimathea is his dad who moved from Nazereth to Arimathea in that time gap. Knowone else but family claim and bury there dead.

I think there is more to it but they never put in in the bible, thats why there is a massive sudden 30 year gap.

 

[Jim Parker]

I still believe with the limited info that Joseph of Arimathea is his dad who moved from Nazereth to Arimathea in that time gap. Knowone else but family claim and bury there dead.

Here's what we know about Joseph of Arimathe'a (RSV)

Mat 27:59 And Joseph took the body, and wrapped it in a clean linen shroud,

Mar 15:43 Joseph of Arimathe'a, a respected member of the council, who was also himself looking for the kingdom of God, took courage and went to Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus.

Mar 15:45 And when he learned from the centurion that he was dead, he granted the body to Joseph.

Jhn 19:38 After this Joseph of Arimathe'a, who was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly, for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus, and Pilate gave him leave. So he came and took away his body

Joseph of Arimathe'a was a member of the ruling counsel of the Jews in Jerusalem (Sanhedrin) and a disciple of Christ.
Joseph, the husband of Mary, was a carpenter in Nazareth. (A back-water village)

If Joseph of Arimathea was the husband of Mary and a disciple of Christ, there would have been no necessity for Christ to give the apostle John the responsibility of caring for His mother. (Jhn 19:26-27) It would have been her husband's responsibility if he were still alive and no accommodation would have been necessary.

We don't know what happened to Joseph the husband of Mary. He is not mentioned after Jesus begins His ministry at age 30 and it has been presumed that he had died by that time.

iakov the fool
:dunce

 

[reba]

not quite

Luk 2:41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.
Luk 2:42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.
Luk 2:43 And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it.
Luk 2:44 But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.
Luk 2:45 And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.
Luk 2:46 And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.
Luk 2:47 And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
Luk 2:48 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.
Luk 2:49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?

 

[Edward]

Why is there no info on the life of Jesus?. A 30 year gap is a big space of time.

So there is info on the birth, so obviously someone had info for scdipture, then it just goes dead for 30 years.

How do we know within 30 years he did not practice magic, or do one small sin, or get married and have babies, and what happened to Joseph.

I still believe with the limited info that Joseph of Arimathea is his dad who moved from Nazereth to Arimathea in that time gap. Knowone else but family claim and bury there dead.

I think there is more to it but they never put in in the bible, thats why there is a massive sudden 30 year gap.

He was probably working in His trade, as a carpenter. He was probably a very good carpenter and well off financially, based on His seamless, one piece garment that is mentioned, that He wore.

We know He wasn't off committing one little sin, because we have faith and hold His words to be true.

 

[Sinthesis]

Why is there no info on the life of Jesus?. A 30 year gap is a big space of time.

So there is info on the birth, so obviously someone had info for scdipture, then it just goes dead for 30 years.

How do we know within 30 years he did not practice magic, or do one small sin, or get married and have babies, and what happened to Joseph.

I still believe with the limited info that Joseph of Arimathea is his dad who moved from Nazereth to Arimathea in that time gap. Knowone else but family claim and bury there dead.

I think there is more to it but they never put in in the bible, thats why there is a massive sudden 30 year gap.

Jesus' legal right to the Throne of David came through His adopted father Joseph. This information would have been available to the Jewish leadership in their genealogical records. Therefore Jesus would not have had a claim to the throne and could not have been correctly labeled King of the Jews by Pilate if his adopted father Joseph was still alive.

 

[Brother Mike]

Why is there no info on the life of Jesus?. A 30 year gap is a big space of time.

So there is info on the birth, so obviously someone had info for scdipture, then it just goes dead for 30 years.

How do we know within 30 years he did not practice magic, or do one small sin, or get married and have babies, and what happened to Joseph.

I still believe with the limited info that Joseph of Arimathea is his dad who moved from Nazereth to Arimathea in that time gap. Knowone else but family claim and bury there dead.

I think there is more to it but they never put in in the bible, thats why there is a massive sudden 30 year gap.

Who is the "They"
They also might have lost internet connection.

 

[Corn Pop]

Who is the "They"
They also might have lost internet connection.

As I see, the only they I used was talking about info not in the bible, so the they must be the romans, or, more like the constantine era.

Do you know,the history from Christ to constantine?

 

[Brother Mike]

As I see, the only they I used was talking about info not in the bible, so the they must be the romans, or, more like the constantine era.

Do you know,the history from Christ to constantine?

I don't know, but you said "They" never put it in the Bible. The only "They" would be the Holy Spirit, and Jesus was written about 40 some years later by the 4 gospel writers.

http://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/...bible/jesus-historical-jesus/did-jesus-exist/

This guy attempts to tackle the historic evidence of Jesus, which ask the same question you have.

 

[dianegcook]

I have read some articles on this.
Some say Joseph , His suppose father had died.
Joseph of Arimathaea, was His Uncle, kinsman redeemer that claimed His body.
This Joseph was a tin trader, traveled all over by ship.
The tales of Glastonbury, states that Joseph had a lad with him, and that also there is a painting in the museum there, that has a lad on the ship with a halo.

Nothing is said much about Jesus, growing up.
We have only speculations.
Interesting article, some say Mary and others went there to live later.
Something about Aaron's rod, that has bloomed there.

 

[Jim Parker]

I think there is more to it but they never put in in the bible, thats why there is a massive sudden 30 year gap.

The Gospels are not biographies.

What is essential to the message of the Gospel, Who Jesus is, what He taught, and what He did, those are essentials.

What He did in the "30 year gap" was "Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men."(NKJV Luk 2:52) Then," Jesus ... began His ministry at about thirty years of age,"(Luk 3:23)

It is that ministry that is important. The rest would only serve to satisfy idle curiosity. ("Keeping up with Jesus of Nazareth.")


iakov the fool

 

[LovethroughDove]

What He did in the "30 year gap" was "Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men."(NKJV Luk 2:52) Then," Jesus ... began His ministry at about thirty years of age,"(Luk 3:23)

Agree 100% this is what was happening. He was experiencing whatever he needed to, to be the Son of Man. Probably pretty boring stuff for the most part.

 

[KevinK]

There is considerable discussion over the so-called "Lost Years" of Jesus, an apparently unknown period of approximately 18 years. Various rumors and even documents have Him in India, Tibet, Egypt, Persia, Greece, and even Britain and North America. There's a whole big controversy over a Saint Issa studying with Buddhist lamas in Tibet. I...have...no...idea. I've even seen rumors of Him travelling to Japan after the Crucifixion, and taking a Japanese wife, and having children. There's discussion of a bloodline in Europe as well (lot of Da Vinci Code stuff).

In some ways I can't wait to die, just so I can finally have the facts. (It's OK, though; I'll always have faith regardless.)

 

[Jim Parker]

There is considerable discussion over the so-called "Lost Years" of Jesus, an apparently unknown period of approximately 18 years. Various rumors and even documents have Him in India, Tibet, Egypt, Persia, Greece, and even Britain and North America. There's a whole big controversy over a Saint Issa studying with Buddhist lamas in Tibet. I...have...no...idea. I've even seen rumors of Him travelling to Japan after the Crucifixion, and taking a Japanese wife, and having children. There's discussion of a bloodline in Europe as well (lot of Da Vinci Code stuff).

People will be making up tripe to sell to the suckers who will pay good money to read/hear/see that garbage.

The time wasted running down those rabbit trails to nowhere is time that could have been spent reading the word an praying. It's the devil's favorite trick; keep people distracted with everything from books like The DaVinci Code to heroine addiction. It all takes people away from learning who Jesus is and who they are in Jesus.

If God thought it was important for you to know, it would be in the Bible.

my 2 kopecks

iakov the fool

 

[Roro1972]

Why is there no info on the life of Jesus?. A 30 year gap is a big space of time.

So there is info on the birth, so obviously someone had info for scdipture, then it just goes dead for 30 years.

How do we know within 30 years he did not practice magic, or do one small sin, or get married and have babies, and what happened to Joseph.

I still believe with the limited info that Joseph of Arimathea is his dad who moved from Nazereth to Arimathea in that time gap. Knowone else but family claim and bury there dead.

I think there is more to it but they never put in in the bible, thats why there is a massive sudden 30 year gap.

Well Jesus was 30 when he first started is Ministry and he can be accounted for at age 12 so 30 minus 12 does not equal 30 missing years.

 

[Chopper]

Hey Dan, these questions? are a little weird and it doesn't sound like you.
"How do we know within 30 years he did not practice magic, or do one small sin, or get married and have babies, and what happened to Joseph. I still believe with the limited info that Joseph of Arimathea is his dad who moved from Nazereth to Arimathea in that time gap. Knowone else but family claim and bury there dead."

Personally, I don't think you study the Bible very much because the Holy Spirit would set you straight. I suggest that you study Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. When you get thru those four, go back and do it again, and again. Call on the Holy Spirit to give you wisdom and knowledge about Jesus, and He will.

 

[Sinthesis]

Mar 6:1 ¶ And he went out from thence, and came into his own country; and his disciples follow him.
Mar 6:2 - And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From whence hath this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands?
Mar 6:3 - Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him.
Mar 6:4 - But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.
Mar 6:5 - And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them.
Mar 6:6 - And he marvelled because of their unbelief. And he went round about the villages, teaching.
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Jesus' neighbors only knew Him as a regular guy, living the regular life of a carpenter, so it offended them that He might turn out to actually be their Messiah.

 

[Deborah13]

Jesus' legal right to the Throne of David came through His adopted father Joseph. This information would have been available to the Jewish leadership in their genealogical records. Therefore Jesus would not have had a claim to the throne and could not have been correctly labeled King of the Jews by Pilate if his adopted father Joseph was still alive.

I think that this may also show that Jesus was the eldest of Joseph's legal sons.

 

[Roro1972]

also being born of a virgin would implicate first born.

 

[smaller]

Why is there no info on the life of Jesus?. A 30 year gap is a big space of time.

So there is info on the birth, so obviously someone had info for scdipture, then it just goes dead for 30 years.

How do we know within 30 years he did not practice magic, or do one small sin, or get married and have babies, and what happened to Joseph.

I still believe with the limited info that Joseph of Arimathea is his dad who moved from Nazereth to Arimathea in that time gap. Knowone else but family claim and bury there dead.

I think there is more to it but they never put in in the bible, thats why there is a massive sudden 30 year gap.

There is enough information. We know for example at the age of 12 Jesus was engaging and reasoning with temple leaders on the scriptures.

Luke 2:46
And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.

The scriptures intentions are not necessarily meant to be a hard line historical biography.

We also know there was a "starting time" for His Ministry. Luke 3:22-24

 

[dianegcook]

My understanding of it is,
Matt. Is the bloodline of Joseph
Luke is the bloodline of Mary
Notice in Matt. 1:6 David the king begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Urias.
In Luke 3:31, we have Nathan , which was the son of David.
Jesus's/ , bloodline, not thru Solomon.
In Luke 3:23 we have ( as was supposed) by law, in-laws, which was the son of Heli.
Heli was Mary's father, Joseph's father-in-law.
In Luke 1:5
It states Zacharias, of the course of Abia, his wife Elizabeth was of the daughters of Aaron.
In Luke 1:36, we see that Mary and Elizabeth were cousins.
Thus we have,
Mary's father was from the tribe of Judah, Heli
Mary's mother from the tribe of Levi.
Their mothers were sisters.
So we have the kingline and priestline from Mary......