But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. The Apostleship Is Humanly Undesireable A. Providence demonstrated their courage and patience under suffering. B. Faith kept the Apostles from failing. Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you. For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost.
Participation is salvation of the lost.
The Apostles found the prospect of better times under King Jesus strengthening and their investment in suffering and service became smaller in contrast. Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.