Why Israel Rejected Their Messiah — Acts 7 & Joseph Explained

B18L9 ✝️ Why didn't Israel recognize Jesus as their Messiah? Acts 7 holds a stunning answer — hidden in the story of Joseph and his brothers in Genesis. 📖 In this verse-by-verse study through Acts chapter 7, Stephen stands before the Jewish religious council and delivers a sweeping review of Israel's history — from Abraham to Joseph to Egypt — building an undeniable case. The key moment: Joseph was known to his brothers the first time they came to Egypt, but they didn't know him. At the second visit, Joseph revealed himself and there was a tearful reunion. Stephen's point is razor-sharp: just as Israel didn't recognize Joseph, they didn't recognize Jesus at His first coming. But He is coming again — and Zechariah 12 and 13 tell us exactly what that reunion will look like. 🔑 Key Topics Covered: • Acts 7:1-17 — Stephen's defense before the Jewish council • Why Acts 7 is addressed entirely to the nation of Israel, not Gentiles • God's appearance to Abraham (theophany) — Acts 7:2 & Genesis 12 • The Abrahamic Covenant passed to Isaac — Genesis 26:1-4 • Jacob told "Fear not to go down into Egypt" — Genesis 46:2-3 • Joseph as a type of Christ — Genesis 42, 45 & Acts 7:13 • "At the second time" Joseph was made known — the Second Coming parallel • Zechariah 12:10 & 13:6 — Israel mourning and recognizing their pierced Messiah • 1 Corinthians 2:7-8 — Why Israel's ignorance was part of God's plan • Cities of refuge and the principle of ignorance in Old Testament law 💡 Acts 7 Stephen defense Israel Messiah, Joseph type of Christ Bible study, Zechariah 12:10 second coming Israel, why Israel rejected Jesus, 1 Corinthians 2:8 princes of this world, Abrahamic Covenant Genesis 26, theophany Abraham Genesis 12, Acts chapter 7 verse by verse, Israel's history Old Testament review, Joseph brethren second time Genesis 45. Les Feldick Bible Study brings you verse-by-verse Bible teaching that makes the scriptures come alive. Whether you're a new believer or have studied the Bible for decades, these teachings will deepen your understanding of God's Word. Les Feldick has a unique gift for explaining complex biblical concepts in a way that anyone can understand, using scripture to interpret scripture. 📖 Visit our website: www.lesfeldickbiblestudy.com If this study blessed you, please LIKE the video and SHARE it with someone who needs to hear this teaching. Your likes and shares help others find these Bible studies. 00:00 — Welcome & Introduction to Through the Bible 00:32 — Les Greets the Live Audience & Program Overview 01:30 — Why This Bible Study Teaches on a Common Man's Level 02:50 — Where We Left Off: Acts 6 & Stephen Before the Council 03:15 — Acts 6:15 — Stephen's Face Like an Angel 04:00 — Acts 7:1-2 — High Priest Questions Stephen; "Men, Brethren, and Fathers" 04:55 — God Appeared to Abraham — The Word "Optomai" (Theophany Explained) 05:45 — Genesis 12 vs. Acts 7 — Clarifying God's Appearance to Abraham 06:00 — Acts 7:4-6 — Abraham to Canaan; Israel's Bondage Foretold 07:00 — Genesis 15 — God's Covenant: 400 Years in Egypt 07:20 — Cross-Reference: Genesis 26:1-4 — God Appears to Isaac 08:55 — The Abrahamic Covenant Confirmed to Isaac — Genesis 26:3-4 09:45 — Genesis 46:2-3 — God Tells Jacob "Fear Not to Go Down Into Egypt" 10:55 — Israel Became a Nation in Egypt — Jacob's 12 Sons to Millions 12:10 — Back to Acts 7 — Covenant of Circumcision; Joseph Sold Into Egypt 13:00 — Acts 7:10-13 — Joseph Made Governor; "At the Second Time" 14:05 — Genesis 42 — Joseph's Brothers Come to Egypt the First Time 16:15 — Joseph Knew His Brothers, But They Didn't Know Him — Type of Christ 17:05 — Genesis 45 — The Second Visit: Joseph Reveals Himself; Emotional Reunion 18:40 — Zechariah 12:10 — Israel Will Mourn When They See the Pierced Messiah 20:10 — Zechariah 13:6 — "What Are These Wounds in Thy Hands?" 21:45 — Back to Acts 7 — Stephen's Point: Israel's Ignorance Was Part of God's Plan 23:00 — Cities of Refuge — Old Testament Law on Ignorance and Guilt 24:10 — 1 Corinthians 2:7-8 — Had They Known, They Would Not Have Crucified Him 25:20 — "Father Forgive Them" — Christ on the Cross & Stephen at His Stoning 26:30 — Acts 7:13-17 — Jacob Dies in Egypt; Buried at Shechem (Cave of Machpelah) 27:05 — The Cave of Machpelah Today — Holy Site for Jews and Muslims 27:20 — Acts 7:17 — The Promise Draws Near; Israel Multiplies in Egypt 27:55 — Closing & Program Information