Called to Follow: The Apostles and their Journey

By Helen Stapleton

Discover the Complete Story of Christ's Apostles - All 14 Figures Who Changed the World

Think you know the apostles? Most books focus only on Peter, James, and John. Called to Follow goes deeper, exploring all fifteen key apostolic figures - including the often-forgotten disciples whose faithful service was just as essential to Christianity's foundation.

From Ordinary Men to Extraordinary Mission

These weren't superhuman saints but real people with real struggles. Peter denied Christ. Thomas doubted the resurrection. Matthew collaborated with Rome. Paul persecuted the church. Yet Jesus chose these flawed individuals to become the foundation stones of his church and witnesses to his resurrection.

What You'll Discover:

Complete apostolic profiles - Peter, John, James the Greater, Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James the Less, Thaddeus, Simon the Zealot, Judas Iscariot, Matthias, and PaulCompelling opening scenes that bring each apostle's story to lifeSolid biblical scholarship balanced with early church traditionsPractical applications for modern believers facing similar challengesDevotional prayers concluding each chapterContemporary relevance - what it means to live "apostolically" today

Perfect For:

✓ Individual Bible study and spiritual growth
✓ Small group discussions (15-week study guide potential)
✓ Pastors and ministry leaders seeking fresh insights
✓ Anyone wanting to go beyond surface-level Bible knowledge
✓ Gift-giving for serious Christian readers

Why This Book Is Different:

Unlike other apostolic studies that skip the "lesser-known" disciples, Called to Follow gives equal treatment to all fifteen figures. You'll meet Andrew, the quiet introducer who brought Peter to Jesus. Discover Matthias, chosen to replace Judas and prepared in obscurity for unexpected calling. Learn from Simon the Zealot, whose revolutionary passion was transformed for kingdom purposes.

From Ancient Stories to Modern Application

Each of the 15 chapters follows a proven structure: dramatic narrative opening, biblical background, church tradition, spiritual application, and closing prayer. This isn't just history - it's transformation. These ancient stories speak directly to contemporary challenges of doubt, failure, calling, and spiritual growth.

The final chapter challenges modern believers to live as "sent ones" in today's world, carrying forward the apostolic mission that began 2,000 years ago.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FCFT1XXY
• ISBN13: 9798287360610
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"