Acts 26:23 That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, and to the Gentiles.
Paul makes his defense before Agrippa in Caesarea before being sent to Rome. He says that he is witnessing to all saying only what Moses and the prophets say. This Word says that the Christ will suffer and be the first to rise from the dead, with this promise, that He will show light to all people, Gentiles included.
The OT prophesies the suffering and resurrection of Christ, and that He shall become a light to the Gentiles, meaning all people; not one person in all the earth shall be excluded from the Light and the Life. The promise is for you and me. This Gospel Word has shown light to all of us; it is for us. The Light will shine into the darkness of our souls every day. The Holy Spirit will enlighten us with His gifts of life and salvation. He shines the light so that we may perceive the truth of the love of God.
Jesus is the first to rise from the dead. We who believe in Him will be the second. Believers have a part of the first resurrection by faith, and so we are assured we shall be part of the Final Resurrection. Revelation 20:6: ”Blessed and holy is the one who shares in the first resurrection (Jesus’).” The light of the gospel reveals this hope and promise to us: we will rise again!