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In Isaiah 42, what opportunity could Israel have had if her Messiah was king?

Once Israel’s Messiah was in place as king, Israel could have had the opportunity to bring the Gentiles to a knowledge of her God, Jehovah. This was the prophetic program: God would use the nation of Israel, after the king and kingdom were established, to bring salvation and the knowledge of their Jehovah to the Gentiles.

Les explains that Isaiah 42 continues the theme that Israel, once her Messiah was in place and was the king, could have had the opportunity to bring the Gentiles to a knowledge of her God. In the earlier context, Les says God was going to use the nation of Israel, after the king and the kingdom were established, to bring salvation and the knowledge of their Jehovah to the Gentiles. This was the prophetic program, which, as Les notes, Israel rejected. He also emphasizes that at this point in time God was dealing with the Jew only.

What opportunity did Israel have once her Messiah was in place as king?

What was Israel's prospect throughout the Old Testament, especially in Isaiah 42?

To whom will the Messiah bring judgment or rule in Isaiah 42:1?

To whom will the Messiah bring judgment or rule according to Isaiah 42:1?

What opportunity was Israel given when Christ first came?