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WAS Jesus sent only to the Jews?

Jesus told his followers that they were to teach the word of God only to the chosen few: "Go not into the way of the Gentiles....but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel." (Matthew 10:7)

St. Paul tells the Ephesians, "So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts. (Ephesians 4:17-18)

:bible Did this mean actual Jews? Or are we Gentiles , thinking of John 3:16, able to be grafted in to the house of Israel?
:sorry This is very concerning at the moment.
 
Actually John 3:16 pretty plainly states that God sent Jesus to ALL the world..... despite the fact that He went to the Jews first. He did that so that they could decide NOT to accept Him.
 
But where does Jesus himself then say the gentiles were included or his apostles were to go forth to them and deliver his good news? Not Paul's epistles, but Jesus own teachings. Is there any?
 
Romans 2:28-29 A man is not a Jew if he is only one outwardly, nor is circumcision merely outward and physical. No, a man is a Jew if he is one inwardly; and circumcision is circumcision of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a man's praise is not from men, but from God.

This passage is saying that Jesus is king of the Jews because believers (all believers) have become circumcised by the Spirit. See where it says a man is not a Jew just physically and outward?
 
Jesus told his followers that they were to teach the word of God only to the chosen few: "Go not into the way of the Gentiles....but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel." (Matthew 10:7)

St. Paul tells the Ephesians, "So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts. (Ephesians 4:17-18)

:bible Did this mean actual Jews? Or are we Gentiles , thinking of John 3:16, able to be grafted in to the house of Israel?
:sorry This is very concerning at the moment.
The Last three verses of the last chapter of Matthew. It is alled the Great Commission.
 
Thank you all for participating and helping me with this. I was deeply concerned at first. Then I found a link to a Bible commentary site that explains certain of the concerning verses.

http://biblehub.com/commentaries/matthew/10-5.htm

But then if you just read the Matthew 10:5 verse and happened 18 verses later upon this, http://biblehub.com/commentaries/matthew/28-19.htm
Matthew 28:19-20 it would seem confusing without the commentary generated behind it.

And an article.
Why did Jesus instruct his disciples not to preach the kingdom of God to Gentiles and Samaritans?
Mon, 18/05/2015 | Andrew Perriman
 
I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel." (Matthew 10:7)
Did God have different dispensations in dealing with man, as He even sent different apostles to different the two groups.
Joh 1:10 He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.
Joh 1:11 He (Jesus) came unto his own, and his own received him not.

I have this excerpt pasted from a study of Matthew - Biography of the King that may be of help to you.
http://www.gracegod.com/Study Books/Matthew - Biography of the King.pdf
NOTE: The Grace and Glory Study books are in PDF format and can be read with the free Adobe Reader

“There are twelve Kingdom apostles, as they have come to be known. This is a significant number; therefore it has lessons for us. It speaks of God as the Supreme One - "God all and in all." Those twelve chosen men are to rule over the restored Kingdom of Israel in the regeneration, when God's rule is manifested on the earth. Then later their names will be found in the foundations of the heavenly city, the emphatic expression of God's sovereignty in the whole universe. Those first chosen laborers are sent out two by two, in their preparatory testimony to Israel. Apparently their natural desire in this regard is considered. Simon or Peter, "a stone," and his brother Andrew, "the manly," a hint of the divine and human as the perfect witness, are called first. The sons of Zebedee, "the gifted of God," John and James, follow; afterwards Phillip, the lover of the race," with Bartholomew, supposed to be that Nathanael, "Given of God," whom Phillip brought to Jesus - John 1:45. Thomas, "twin," is joined to Matthew, "gift of Jehovah," tho' he styles himself "the taxgatherer." James the less, as he is called by men, tho' his name means "supplanter," being the Greek form of Jacob, goes out with Lebbaeus, "the Laver." Finally Simon, "hearkener," called the Canaanite, name of ill-favor, is linked with Judas Iscariot, name of illsavor. The meaning of the latter's name is most significant: Judas, "praise," Iscariot "the man of murder." That is he was called to praise the Lord; but instead he betrays Him and thus becomes His murderer even as the nation of whom he is the representative. They constitute the first workmen of the new order of things. They were chosen by the Master, the King and the Superintendent of His own interests. He carefully instructs them as to their respective fields of labor, their duties and their conduct while on their journey in His service. He does not leave anything to their choice or expediency. The plan of operations, while simple, is all mapped out by Himself. The directions are ample; they cover every phase of their ministry. Their sphere of service is limited to the "lost sheep" of the house of Israel. Note that they are sheep, tho' wandering away from the fold. They are absolutely forbidden to go to the Samaritans or the Gentiles. Remember, they are Kingdom apostles, and as such are sent to this highly favored nation. They were to proclaim the near-coming of His Kingdom and their preaching was to be accompanied with mighty manifestations as signs to the people. The Master assures them that sickness and death would yield to their command. Leprosy would be cleansed and all the power of Satan would be defeated. He Himself had just demonstrated the above victory; therefore He is sending them out in the very same power which was His enabling.”

Rom 3:22 Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:
Rom 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God

Rom 9:24 Even us, whom he hath called, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles?

Rom 11:13 For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I (Paul) am the apostle of the Gentiles,

Gal 2:7 But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter;

Gal 2:8 (For he that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision, the same was mighty in me toward the Gentiles:)
 
In Acts 9 we can read of Saul's conversion on the road to Damascus. In verses 3-5 we can read the excerpts of Saul's exchange with Jesus, where Jesus is identified as the other person in the conversation.

As he journeyed he came near Damascus, and suddenly a light shone around him from heaven. Then he fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?” And he said, “Who are You, Lord?” Then the Lord said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. It is hard for you to kick against the goads.” Acts 9:3-5 NKJV

In verse 6 we are told that Saul would be given a task.
So he, trembling and astonished, said, “Lord, what do You want me to do?”
Then the Lord said to him, “Arise and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.” Acts 9:6 NKJV


In verses 13-18 we can read how Saul was given his commission by Ananias and we see further affirmation that Jesus was the one who gave this message/command to both Saul and Ananias..
Then Ananias answered, “Lord, I have heard from many about this man, how much harm he has done to Your saints in Jerusalem. And here he has authority from the chief priests to bind all who call on Your name.” But the Lord said to him, “Go, for he is a chosen vessel of Mine to bear My name before Gentiles, kings, and the children of Israel. For I will show him how many things he must suffer for My name’s sake.” And Ananias went his way and entered the house; and laying his hands on him he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you came, has sent me that you may receive your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.” Immediately there fell from his eyes something like scales, and he received his sight at once; and he arose and was baptized. Acts 9:13-16 NKJV
 
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