Andrew

*Andrew’s story is told throughout the Gospels

Who is Andrew?

  1. Background

    • Brother of Simon Peter
    • A fisherman by trade
    • Lived in Bethsaida and Capernaum

  2. Disciple of John the Baptist

    • Initially a follower of John before meeting Jesus

  3. One of the First Disciples

    • One of the first to follow Jesus

Strengths and Accomplishments

  1. Early Adopter

    • Quickly recognized Jesus as the Messiah and followed Him
    • Brought his brother, Peter, to Jesus

  2. Evangelistic Heart

    • Consistently introduced people to Jesus, like the young boy with the loaves and fish

  3. Loyal

    • Stuck by Jesus through thick and thin, including some really tough times

  4. Role in the Early Church

    • Active in the early days of the Christian church
    • Mentioned in the Book of Acts, implying a leadership role

Weaknesses and Mistakes

  1. Overshadowed

    • Often in the shadow of his more outspoken and impulsive brother, Peter

  2. Limited Spotlight in Scripture

    • Not much is said about him, so we don’t get to see a full picture of his weaknesses and strengths

  3. Less Prominent Role

    • Didn’t play as pivotal a role as some other disciples in the New Testament narratives

Lessons from His Life

  1. Faith Can Start Small

    • Andrew shows us that even a simple introduction to Jesus can have a monumental impact

  2. Everyone Has a Role

    • You don’t have to be the “star” to make a difference in God’s kingdom

  3. Loyalty Matters

    • Consistent dedication and faithfulness can go a long way in any endeavor, religious or otherwise

Key Verses (NIV)

  1. John 1:40-42

    • Andrew meets Jesus and immediately tells his brother Peter about Him.

  2. John 6:8-9

    • Andrew brings the boy with the loaves and fish to Jesus, leading to the miraculous feeding of 5,000 people.

  3. John 12:22

    • Andrew and Philip tell Jesus about some Greeks who want to see Him, showing Andrew’s role as an intermediary.