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