Jesus fed 5,000 people with bread, then proclaimed himself as the Bread of Life, offering his flesh for the salvation of the world. This produced a sifting: the crowd was disappointed, the Jews took offense, and numerous disciples abandoned Jesus. Amidst this turmoil, the Twelve Apostles, led by Peter, remained steadfast. The latent unbelief of many disciples was exposed. It’s a cautionary tale. Not all who deserted were “false believers”; the ‘dropout disciples’ included genuine Christians. This holds true even today. We witness believers, including pastors, who stop following Jesus. Some even deny Christ, becoming ‘exvangelicals,’ no longer identifying or living as Christians. Peter’s confession during this crisis highlights crucial principles to remaining faithful, devoted disciples over the long run. Let’s explore and apply the lessons in our own lives.