What is the significance of the fact that all the disciples fell away?

EPISODE #56: Ted asks about what it means that Jesus’ disciples did as Jesus foretold and scattered, coming to the idea of ‘backsliding’ in our present day. Rod talks about whether the believer is hearing the Gospel preached to them FOR them, and was baptized, and is going to receive the Lord’s Supper, which is where we are absolved and receive Christ’s forgiveness. Christ rescues you at your worst.