This sermon was originally preached by Pastor Mike Neifert at Pratt Friends Church on Sunday December 12, 2021. It focuses on Jesus’ patience with his followers and his persistence in getting them ready to be the leaders of the church when he’s gone. The message to all who will listen is Jesus, who is the same yesterday, today, and forever, is as patient with you and me and as persistent in teaching us as he was with the twelve when he walked the earth.