kingdom.”22 This symbolism is later reinforced by the Lord’s own words when He speaks of His apostles sitting on twelve thrones and judging the twelve tribes of Israel.23 Though these twelve are the first of our Lord’s choice ones, their glory certainly is not of this world—a “very insignificant company indeed.”24 Yet our Lord’s choosing is consistent with God’s ways. For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: but God