Why was Joseph considered the savior of his brothers in Acts 7?
Joseph became his brothers’ savior because he stored grain in Egypt during the famine and then supplied it to Jacob’s family, who were starving in Canaan. When the brothers came the second time, he revealed himself, and they were reunited, so he saved them from starvation.
Les explains that during the famine Joseph had accumulated grain in Egypt, while Jacob and the rest of the sons and their families were in starvation mode in Canaan. When Jacob heard there was corn in Egypt, he sent the brethren first. The first time they went down, Joseph knew who they were, but they did not know him. The second time, Joseph revealed himself to them, and there was weeping for joy because they were reunited. Joseph had become their Savior because he had the grain that saved them from starvation.
And at the second time Joseph was made known to his brethren; and Joseph’s kindred was made known unto Pharaoh.
More Questions
What will Christ's second coming be like, according to Joseph's second meeting with his brothers?
As Joseph revealed himself to his brothers when they came the second time, causing weeping for joy and reunion, Christ's second coming will be a time when He reveals Himself and brings salvation.
Why does Acts 7:13 mention the second time Joseph's brothers came to him?
The reason Acts 7 mentions that Joseph's brothers came to him "the second time" is that, just as Joseph revealed himself to his brothers on that second visit, Christ will reveal himself to his own people at his second coming.
Why does Acts 7:13 emphasize 'the second time' with Joseph?
Acts 7:13 mentions 'the second time' because the pattern of Joseph's brothers not recognizing him on their first visit and Joseph revealing himself on the second visit corresponds to Christ's first coming, when He was not recognized, and His second coming, when He will reveal Himself.