Was Jesus bigoted when He seemed to reject the Canaanite woman?
No. Jesus was not bigoted. He fully understood His ministry and the Abrahamic Covenant, which pertained to Israel. He had a heart for Gentiles, but the time had not yet come. His restriction to the lost sheep of Israel, and His words to the Canaanite woman, reflected covenant priority rather than prejudice.
Les explains that a preacher once claimed Jesus was still bigoted because He did not fully understand the scope of His ministry, but Les strongly rejected that idea. Jesus was not confused and was not being bigoted; He was the One who made the Abrahamic Covenant, which had nothing to do with anyone but Israel. Jesus had a heart for Gentiles, but it was not yet the time. He therefore commanded the twelve not to go to anyone but the lost sheep of the house of Israel. The Canaanite woman was a Gentile, and Jesus said He could not give to Gentiles what belongs to the children—Israel.