Contradiction with Isaiah 49:6
This verse expands the mission beyond just the tribes of Jacob to be a light to the Gentiles, suggesting a broader purpose.
Isaiah 49:6: And he said, It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the earth. [It is...: or, Art thou lighter than that thou shouldest, etc] [preserved: or, desolations]
Contradiction with Matthew 15:24
Jesus claims he was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel, which seems to exclude the Gentiles.
Matthew 15:24: But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
Contradiction with Acts 13:47
Paul and Barnabas apply Isaiah 49:6 to their mission to the Gentiles, suggesting a contradiction to focusing solely on Israel.
Acts 13:47: For so hath the Lord commanded us, [saying], I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth.
Contradiction with Romans 11:13
Paul specifically addresses his ministry to the Gentiles, contrasting with the focus on Israel in Isaiah 49:5.
Romans 11:13: For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify mine office:
Contradiction with Matthew 28:19
The Great Commission instructs spreading the message to all nations, which broadens the focus beyond Israel.
Matthew 28:19: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]
Contradiction with Galatians 2:7-8
Distinction between Paul's mission to the Gentiles and Peter's to the Jews, showing the split focus not reflected in Isaiah 49:5.
Galatians 2:7-8: But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as [the gospel] of the circumcision [was] unto Peter;