When the Jewish Pharisee and rabbis called disciples to follow them, they called them from the ranks of the elite young scholars. The follower (disciple) then modelled himself on his rabbi.
When Jesus called his disciples to follow him, he called them from among the ranks of ordinary workmen. He gave them a model to follow of humility, care and service to others even as, during the Passover meal, he washed his disciples’ feet.
Yet though he love them to death, one among them was a betrayer – Judas.
When the Jewish Pharisee and rabbis called disciples to follow them, they called them from the ranks of the elite young scholars. The follower (disciple) then modelled himself on his rabbi.
When Jesus called his disciples to follow him, he called them from among the ranks of ordinary workmen. He gave them a model to follow of humility, care and service to others even as, during the Passover meal, he washed his disciples’ feet.
Yet though he love them to death, one among them was a betrayer – Judas.