There was a system in place. A Jewish boy was to memorize the Torah by the age of 9. If he worked hard in school he would continue on to memorize the rest of the Old Testament. A Rabbi would choose the best of the students to train them to be like himself.
If I was planning on starting a movement to change the world, I think I would want smart,
successful, leaders. Jesus chose ordinary unschooled men. He trained them to make disciples that make disciples.
Too often ordinary people who have not been trained in religion think or feel like they cannot make disciples. God takes regular people who will walk with Him to continue on a movement that changes lives.
Who wants to spend time with God? Who has time to study the Bible and who will take time to pray? Those are people who Jesus might have chosen to be his disciples. As people trust in God, God does the work to change lives.
still thinking,
I am off to NC to see my brother. I will still try to blog.
If you are keeping up on the 25 day devotions to look at what Jesus taught about making disciples, let me know. I want us to meet to discuss what we are learning.
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