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  1. Jun 9, 2022 · In summary, Israel is a light to the nations because Jesus, as the King of Israel, provided salvation for the nations (Gentiles) and then authorized His representatives to spread the good news throughout the world (see Matthew 28:18–20 and Acts 1:8).

  2. Kaiser believes Isaiah uses “Servant of the Lord” collectively and corporately to refer to the Messiah and the people of Israel (pp. 56–57) and requires the nation to act missionally, bringing justice to the nations, and being a light for the Gentiles.

  3. Light is promised here to the Gentiles and glory to Israel. The Gentiles are regarded as in darkness and ignorance. Some render the words εἰς ἀποκάλυψιν, above, for the unveiling of the Gentiles, instead of for revelation.

  4. Dec 13, 2023 · Here is an explanation of the meaning and significance of Israel being a “light to the Gentiles”: 1. Gods Promise to Abraham. God first promised Abraham that through his offspring all the nations of the earth would be blessed (Genesis 12:3, Genesis 22:18). The nation of Israel descended from Abraham.

  5. By examining various passages in the Bible, we can understand that Gentiles were originally considered outsiders to God’s covenant with Israel. However, through the redemptive work of Jesus Christ, Gentiles are now included in God’s plan of salvation and are granted equal access to His grace and mercy.

  6. CSB a light for revelation to the Gentiles and glory to your people Israel. NLT He is a light to reveal God to the nations, and he is the glory of your people Israel!'. KJV A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.

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  8. Israel was called to be a “light to the Gentiles.” I will not attempt to defend this statement in this lesson. In the next lesson, however, I will show that because Israel failed to accomplish this mission, our Lord came in the flesh to fulfill that mission.