THE 12 DISCIPLES: ANDREW (PETER'S BROTHER)

(Message by Tanny Keng)

0. Introduction

a) Jesus' faithful disciples were ordinary men who became extraordinary because of Jesus Christ. Despite their confusion and lack of understanding during his lifetime, they became powerful witnesses to his resurrection. Their lives were transformed by God's power. The story of Jesus' disciples does not end with the Gospels. It continues in the book of Acts and many of the letters.

1. Name

a) Andrew (Peter's brother).



2. Occupation

a) Fisherman.

3. Outstanding characteristics

a) Eager to bring others to Jesus.

4. Major events in his life

a) Accepted John the Baptist's testimony about Jesus; told Peter about Jesus; he and Philip told Jesus that Greeks wanted to see him.

5. What Jesus said about him

a) Said he would become a fisher of men.

6. A key lesson from his life

a) Christians are to tell other people about Jesus.

7. Selected text references

a) Matthew 4:18-20

b) John 1:35-42; 6:8-9

c) John 12:20-22

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