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We can read and we do read scripture. Jesus did come to the Israelites but they rejected Him. Because of that rejection they were hardened.

Romans 11:25 For I do not want you, brethren, to be uninformed of this mystery-- so that you will not be wise in your own estimation-- that a partial hardening has happened to Israel until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in;

The people of Israel were scattered until the times of the Gentiles was fulfilled.

Luke 21:24 and they will fall by the edge of the sword, and will be led captive into all the nations; and Jerusalem will be trampled under foot by the Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.

The Gentiles are NOT the lost sheep of Israel. Salvation came to the Gentiles to make Israel envious.

Romans 11:11 Again I ask: Did they stumble so as to fall beyond recovery? Not at all! Rather, because of their transgression, salvation has come to the Gentiles to make Israel envious.

Jesus Himself said He had other sheep who were not of Israel.

John 10:16 "I have other sheep, which are not of this fold; I must bring them also, and they will hear My voice; and they will become one flock with one shepherd.

After the exile all Israelites were referred to as Jews or you must admit that Jesus was only to be King of the descendants of Judah and not all of Israel.

Matthew 2:2 "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him."

Scripture makes a distinct difference between the people of Israel and the Gentiles. The Rood teaching that the Gentiles are simply the lost tribes of Israel is from Satan and not from God's word.