The apostles were specially inspired to reveal God’s will to men.

John 13:16 - uses of the word “apostle”

Mark 3:13-19 - the list of apostles

They started with a “drop-what-you’re-doing” kind of faith.

Luke 5:3-11 - Peter, James, and John left their livelihood behind to follow Jesus.

Acts 9:1-20 - Paul turned around immediately and started serving Jesus.

Luke 18:22-23 - the rich young ruler and his reluctance to change his ways for Jesus

They persevered through failures.

Matthew 16:6-12 - Jesus corrects the misunderstandings of the apostles.

Mark 4:13 - More failures of the apostles.

I John 1:8-9

I Thessalonians 5:14 - Encourage the fainthearted. Help the weak.

James 5:19

Exercise humility

Galatians 6:1-13 - This verse says more about the helper than the weak one.

Let us not be so boastful that we think we are above a sin that tempts our brother.

Luke 18:9-14

Quote the Bible

Hebrews 4:12 - the power of God’s word

Hebrews 6:4-6

I Peter 1:4-5 - Something better is coming!

II Timothy 3:16-17 - The Bible is what we need for solving spiritual problems!

Bear one another’s burdens

Galatians 6:1-2

Hebrews 12:1.

I Peter 5:9 - You are not alone in weakness!