Biblical Couples: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

It should be no surprise then that the Bible’s narrative is so often impacted by a man and woman together. Some are good, some are bad, but here we take a look at some of the most famous couples in the Good Book!

Zechariah and Elizabeth

The parents of John the Baptist, Zechariah and Elizabeth mirror Abraham and Sarah. Already elderly, and Elizabeth considered baron, God promises Zachariah – through Gabriel – that he would have a son, a prophet to proclaim the coming of Jesus. Zechariah didn’t believe, but Elizabeth in her old age received the conception of John with great joy. When her cousin Mary came to visit, the baby leaped for joy in her womb that the Christ child was so near.

Joseph and Mary

We couldn’t leave out the earthly father and mother of Jesus! A craftsman by trade, Joseph was pledged to marry Mary when she became pregnant. Being both just and humble, not wanting to put Mary to shame, he wanted to separate quietly when she became pregnant. But Mary’s faithfulness to bear Jesus was mirrored in Joseph, who faithfully followed an angel’s instructions throughout Jesus’ early life.
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