Andrew
The Quiet Evangelist Who Brought Others to Jesus
Name Information
- Meaning: "Manly" or "Brave" (Greek: Andreas)
- Language of Origin: Greek
- Gender Usage: Masculine
Andrew, the brother of Peter, was one of the first disciples called by Jesus. Known for his humility and eagerness to bring others to Christ, Andrew played a key yet often quiet role in the Gospels. He was formerly a disciple of John the Baptist and was the first to recognize Jesus as the Messiah, quickly inviting his brother Peter to meet Him.
⏰ 1st century AD
Roles
- Apostle
- Disciple
- Evangelist
Relationships
- Brother: Peter
Story
Originally a disciple of John the Baptist, he followed Jesus after hearing John’s declaration: 'Behold, the Lamb of God.'
First to follow Jesus, then invited his brother Simon Peter, saying, 'We have found the Messiah' (John 1:41).
Helped identify the boy with the loaves and fish in the feeding of the 5,000.
Brought Greeks who wanted to meet Jesus to Him (John 12).
Though not always in the spotlight, he was faithful, present, and focused on others meeting Jesus.
Spiritual Significance
- One of the first disciples to follow Jesus.
- Brought Peter (his brother) to Jesus.
- Known for bringing others to Christ quietly and faithfully.
- Present at several key events in Jesus' ministry.
- Demonstrates the power of personal witness in evangelism.
Christ Connection
Andrew recognized Jesus as the Messiah and led others to Him.
His life reflects the heart of Christ for the lost — that none would be overlooked.
Andrew’s story reminds us that the call to 'Come and see' (John 1:39) is still our mission today.
What We Can Learn
- Personal evangelism — sharing Christ with even one person — can have a lasting impact.
- Not everyone is called to lead publicly, but all are called to bring others to Jesus.
- Faithful service often happens behind the scenes but matters deeply to God.
Memory Verses
He first found his own brother Simon and said to him, 'We have found the Messiah.'
— John 1:41
Key Passages
- John 1:35–42
- Matthew 4:18–20
- John 6:8–9
- John 12:20–22
- Mark 13:3
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