Who was Saul sent to first and foremost?
According to the Lord's words to Ananias, Saul was chosen to bear Christ's name first and foremost before the Gentiles, and also before kings and the children of Israel. This was a radical assignment because Gentiles were then a despised term in Jewish language, yet Saul would later also desire Jews' salvation.
Les explains that the Lord overruled Ananias's objection by declaring Saul a chosen vessel to bear His name before the Gentiles. Les points out this was shocking because up to that time "Gentile" was almost a dirty word in the language of a Jew. Yet Saul would go first and foremost to the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel. Les also notes that Paul never lost his desire to see Jews saved, and Jesus foretold how great things Saul must suffer for His name's sake.
But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:
More Questions
What did God choose Saul of Tarsus to do in Acts 9:15?
God chose Saul of Tarsus as a chosen vessel to bear Jesus' name before the Gentiles, kings, and the children of Israel.
Why did the Lord tell Ananias to go to Saul?
The Lord told Ananias to go and not argue because Saul is a chosen vessel unto Him.