Contradiction with Isaiah 42:6
This verse mentions that God will make Israel a light to the nations, implying Israel's special role, whereas Luke 2:32 expands the concept of being a light to all Gentiles.
Isaiah 42:6: I the LORD have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles;
Contradiction with Matthew 10:5-6
Jesus instructs the disciples not to go to the Gentiles but rather to the lost sheep of Israel, which appears to contradict Luke 2:32’s message of light for the Gentiles.
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 states that He was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel, contrasting with Luke 2:32’s inclusion of 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 13:46
Paul and Barnabas turning to the Gentiles because the Jews rejected the message could seem at odds with Luke 2:32's vision of being a light for Gentiles from the beginning.
Acts 13:46: Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.
Contradiction with Romans 15:8
Paul describes Christ as a servant to the Jewish people to confirm the promises to the patriarchs, which seems focused on Israel rather than including Gentiles directly, as Luke 2:32 does.
Romans 15:8: Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises [made] unto the fathers: