JGalt
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I think there are more reasons than just those for the Old T, although those are the most important.
The Jews (nd eventually the whole world) were given the Laws of God through the OT
There were references to Gentiles in the Old Testament, but God designated the descendants of Abraham, (the Israelites), as His chosen people. He made a covenant with them and revealed His commandments and laws to them, which they were to live according to. Like I said, it was necessary for them to adhere to God's laws, in order that they might survive as a nation. There are also accounts of Gentiles becoming Jewish converts and followers of God.
And like you said, there is a range of verses in the Old testament that mentions the promise that all nations will one day be able to serve God. It is prophesied that Gentiles, too, would have an opportunity to become part of God’s nation, even if they were not Jewish. That's why Jesus died on the cross, to bear the sins of all people, even we lowly non-Jews.