The Gospel to the Gentiles

What was the object of Christ’s ministry?BR-ASI9 426.7

“I the Lord have called Thee in righteousness, and will hold Thine hand, and will keep Thee, and give Thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles; to open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, and them that sit in darkness out of the prison house.” Isaiah 42:6, 7.BR-ASI9 426.8

For what purpose did Christ select the apostle Paul, and send him to the Gentiles?BR-ASI9 426.9

“And He said, . . . I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness . . . , to open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in Me.” Acts 26:15-18.BR-ASI9 426.10