Was what Jesus taught to Israel meant to be directly applied to us today?
No. What Jesus said was directed to the nation of Israel under the Law. Although applications can be made from it, it was not spoken directly to us. Paul's writings, however, are Holy Spirit inspired and directed directly to Gentiles in this age of grace.
Les teaches that what Jesus said was to the nation of Israel under the Law, and although applications can be made from it, it was not spoken directly to us. Paul had to defend his apostleship because false teachers opposed him, including those who claimed to follow Peter or the teachings of Jesus. By contrast, Paul's writings are Holy Spirit inspired and are directed directly to Gentiles in this age of grace.