Is Jesus's Earthly Father Under-Appreciated?

Thanks for joining us as we continue discussing topics relevant to the Advent Season culminating in the "advent" (arrival) of Yeshua -- a Jewish infant with the anglicized name of Jesus. Last week we examined the conception and birth story of John the Baptist (Vol. 90), and today, we study Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus, who many believe is under-appreciated. Since there are no direct Biblical quotes attributed to Joseph, we don't know his personality, which helps explain why he is often overlooked. Primarily, Joseph is known as Mary's husband and Jesus's earthly father. However, he should always be commended and remembered for his obedience to God's instructions via an "angel of the Lord" at four critical junctures in the life of Jesus.