Here’s an excerpt from the blog post.

It was on the second visit that Joseph revealed himself to his brothers. Don't miss how often the second time something happens in the Scripture and the significance it holds. Saul was the first king of Israel, but the second King was David, the king God appointed. The first Adam brought sin, and the second Adam (Jesus) brought life into the world. The first coming of Jesus, he spoke in parables so that he would not be understood, so that he would be missed. But in the second coming of Jesus, he will make himself known to everyone. Also, we see that Joseph did not make himself known the first time; he spoke through an interpreter so he would not be understood. He didn't look like they expected him to look, but he was the source of life. In fact, Joseph didn't actually believe his brothers sent him to Egypt, for he says three times, "God sent me before you to preserve life, God sent me before you to preserve a remnant, so it was not you who sent me here, but God." That brings up another interesting point. God sent Joseph into Egypt at least 22 years ahead of his brothers so that he could keep the people of Israel alive. In another 350 years, God placed Moses in a position to protect his people in Egypt. God sent Daniel to Babylon roughly thirteen years before the rest of the captive Israelites so that Daniel could be in power and preserve a remnant for God. Esther was made queen nearly five years before being called upon to intervene on behalf of the people of God. And, of course, Christ was sent ahead of the coming judgment of God to keep alive a remnant of God's people of faith. The idea of God preserving a remnant is woven throughout the Bible, and it primarily refers to the faithful few of Israel whose confidence always rested in God as the provider of salvation...