Missions in the Old Testament

Missions in the Old Testament I want to comment on Wilbur Bruinsma's article in the January 1, 2008 SB on "God's Covenant: The Foundation of Missions." He states that Israel in the Old Testament did not do mission work. But wasn't Israel meant to? (Is. 43:10, 12; 44:8; 52:5; Dan. 12:3;Prov. 14:25). God's covenant did include those outside Israel, e.g., Ruth and Rahab. And Noah was most certainly a preacher of righteousness to those around him. I would agree that up until New Testament times we...