Andrew like his younger brother was the son of Jonas. And just as his brother, his trade was as a fisherman. Hence the reason why when Jesus called them to be his disciples, he told them he would make them "fishers of men."
He was not the dominant brother but he was passionate about the cause of Christ in his preaching and he shared the gospel with boldness.
It is recorded in John 1:35-43 that Andrew first was a disciple of John the Baptist as he preached in the wilderness. And that he had introduced Peter to both John and then later Jesus. When Peter met Jesus, they both left John and followed Jesus. Andrew had immediately become aware that Jesus was the Messiah.
In John 8:8 it was Andrew that told Jesus about the boy that had the lunch of fishes and bread, which Jesus then multiplied to feed the people that were listening to Jesus preaching one day.
Andrew was, of course, one of the twelve that was present at "The Last Supper."
And he like his brother Peter died a martyr's death by crucifixion in the city of Patras, in Archaea
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(sources include the above biblical scriptures along with Andrew the Apostle - Wikipedia and
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Andrews life was much like his brothers. He was one of the first that Jesus called to be a disciple. And he when he was put to death, it is said that he went boldly to it. He knew that he was going home to see his beloved Jesus, no doubt. What would that say about me, should I ever get to that point at death?
It reminds me of those stories we have heard in the past about that when asked if someone believes in God, and upon answering that they do, were then murdered. How would I answer that question if were ever faced with it? (I hope I never am) Would I deny him to save my life? I hope not. Better to die and go to be with him then live and regret it. How would you answer it?
Up tomorrow: James
Thanks for spending a few minutes with me today Friends. Have a blessed day!
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