Jesus broke this pattern when he chose his own talmidim. As he asked his disciples to follow him, they knew without a doubt that their rabbi believed in them. And as they came to see Jesus as the Messiah, they realized that God believed in them too." ~ Ray VanderLaan
Isn't that one of our basic needs as humans? To know that someone believes in us, to feel that we have something to offer. Jesus enters the scene and changes everything about how we view our place in the world. He initiates a Kingdom then invites us to be a part of it. He invites us to learn from him, to serve with him, and fight for the hearts of others at his side. This rabbi did it different...and I for one am glad he did.
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Jesus chose the 12--even Judas whom he knew would betray him. Does Jesus choose every disciple or has he chosen them by the cross?'If I be lifted up I draw all men unto myself.'Those who are drawn by the cross are the only ones who can be his disciple. If it is any other way then we get into Calvinism.
I see what you are saying, but that didn't even occur to me. What I appreciated was the fact that even though I don't measure up to the high standard of what other rabbi's would look for, Jesus finds me worthy to come follow him.
No matter who you are or what you have done, Jesus is calling you to come be his disciple...no exceptions. So to answer your question, we are chosen by the cross.
You just get hung up on the word "chosen" don't you? (wink, wink)
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