Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6
Jesus instructs His disciples to go only to the lost sheep of Israel and not to the Gentiles or Samaritans, seemingly opposing the idea of gathering others outside Israel.
Matthew 10:5-6: These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into [any] city of the Samaritans enter ye not:
Contradiction with Matthew 15:24
Jesus declares He was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel, which suggests exclusivity to Israel as opposed to gathering others.
Matthew 15:24: But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
Contradiction with Amos 3:2
God says that Israel alone is chosen from all the families of the earth, implying exclusivity rather than inclusivity.
Amos 3:2: You only have I known of all the families of the earth: therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities. [punish: Heb. visit upon]
Paradox #1
Isaiah 56:8 speaks about God gathering more people beyond Israel, which could seem inconsistent with earlier parts of the Bible that focus on Israel as God's chosen people. Some readers might see a contradiction in the inclusion of non-Israelites, considering previous emphasis on Israel's special status. However, many theologians interpret this as an expansion of God's promise rather than a contradiction.