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Originally Posted by Evang.Benincasa
Exactly, they had a system in place to allow the Holy Ghost to choose.
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Looks to me like there were several dynamics involved: prayer, the speaking of the Holy Ghost, and God ordained in-place leadership giving guidance, wisdom, etc. A good example of this in action is found by observing how Paul went from Saul the persecutor to an apostle. He was called by God directly, but was confirmed by elders during a red-hot Holy Ghost prayer meeting, and then recognised by the eldership of the wider Christian community.