Who was Christ's earthly ministry directed to?
Christ's earthly ministry was directed almost exclusively to the nation of Israel. There were only two exceptions, but it was directed only to Israel. After His death, burial, and resurrection, the Gospel could then go to the whole human race, not just Israel.
Les explains that Christ in His earthly ministry was almost exclusively to the nation of Israel, with only two exceptions. He stresses that Christ was not an object of faith for the Gentiles until He had experienced the work of the cross. Only after His death, burial, and resurrection could the Gospel go to the whole human race, not just Israel. Les also notes that Paul makes so much of the resurrection because when Christ arose, He exhibited more power than it took when He created the universe.