The selection of twelve apostles intentionally mirrored the twelve tribes of Israel, signifying a restoration and fulfillment of God's covenantal community.
Contemporary discussions within apostolic movements often grapple with the distinction between the "biblical people of God" and modern nation-states. israel apostolic church vol 5 part 1
Biblical and restorationist perspectives often highlight the "gathering of the elect" from the four quarters of the earth to a prepared "Holy City" or "New Jerusalem". The selection of twelve apostles intentionally mirrored the