Acts 7:11-12

[11] Now there came a dearth over all of Egypt and Chanaan, and great affliction: and fathers found no sustenance. [12] But when Jacob heard corn Egypt, he sent out fathers first.

What is the context of Acts 7:11-12?

The Patriarchs in Egypt (Acts 7:9-16 true)
Stephen’s Defense (Acts 7:1-53 true)
Stephen’s Speech to the Sanhedrin (Acts 7:1-53 true)
Stephen Defends Himself (Acts 7:1-53 true)
Stephen's Speech (Acts 7:1-53 true)
Stephen Addresses the Council (Acts 7:1-60 true)

What does Acts 7:11-12 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

The Jews" forefathers suffered from a famine in the Promised Land and sent to Egypt for food ( Genesis 41:54-55; Genesis 42:2; Genesis 42:5). When hard times came upon God"s people, He sustained them and brought them into blessing and under the rule of Joseph. So will it be in the future with Jesus. The Jews would suffer hardship (in the destruction of Jerusalem and in the Tribulation) and then God will bring them into blessing under Jesus" rule (in the Millennium).