Joanna: A Story of Healing, Faithful Service, and Bearing Witness to the Resurrection. (Biblical Portraits)

Joanna appears quietly in the Gospel accounts, yet her presence reveals a life of remarkable devotion and courage.

As the wife of Chuza, a steward in the household of Herod, Joanna lived within the world of political power and influence. Yet she chose a different allegiance. She became one of the women who followed Jesus and supported His ministry, using her resources and position to help sustain the work that was unfolding.

Her story unfolds across key moments in the Gospels. She witnessed the ministry of Christ, remained faithful in a time of uncertainty, and stood among the women who first discovered the empty tomb.

This reflective portrait explores Joanna’s journey through Scripture, considering the quiet strength of a woman who chose faith over comfort and loyalty over status.

Joanna’s story reminds us that devotion is often expressed through steady faithfulness, and that even those whose names appear briefly in Scripture can play a meaningful role in the unfolding story of redemption.