Luke 7 - Is this the beginning of the Gentile Church in Scripture? 2017

Luke 7:5
for he loves our nation, and it was he who built us our synagogue."

Yeshua finished His discourse in Judea and went to Capernaum. A certain centurion sent some Jewish elders to invite Yeshua to his home to heal a servant of his who was very ill. The elders told Yeshua that this man was worthy for his request to be given. Why was this man worthy? Is this the beginning of the Gentile Church in Scripture? (Just kidding...) Or is it because he did good things for Israel? Keep in mind what Torah specifically states about those who bless Israel.

Gen. 27:29 May peoples serve you, And nations bow down to you; Be master of your brothers, And may your mother’s sons bow down to you. Cursed be those who curse you, And blessed be those who bless you.”