Topical Encyclopedia Andrew, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ, is introduced in the New Testament as a disciple with a heart eager to follow the Messiah. His call to discipleship is a significant event that highlights his role in the early ministry of Jesus and his dedication to spreading the Gospel.Andrew was originally a disciple of John the Baptist, which indicates his spiritual yearning and anticipation for the coming of the Messiah. The Gospel of John provides a detailed account of Andrew's call. In John 1:35-40 , it is recorded that Andrew was present when John the Baptist identified Jesus as the "Lamb of God." Intrigued and moved by this declaration, Andrew, along with another disciple, followed Jesus. When Jesus turned and saw them following, He asked, "What do you want?" They replied, "Rabbi, where are You staying?" Jesus invited them to "Come and see," and they spent the day with Him. This encounter marked the beginning of Andrew's journey as a disciple of Christ. Andrew's immediate response to meeting Jesus was to share the good news with his brother, Simon Peter. John 1:41-42 states, "He first found his brother Simon and told him, 'We have found the Messiah' (which is translated as Christ). And he brought him to Jesus." This act of bringing his brother to Jesus underscores Andrew's role as a connector and evangelist, eager to introduce others to the Savior. The Synoptic Gospels also recount Andrew's call in a slightly different context. In Matthew 4:18-20 and Mark 1:16-18 , Jesus encounters Andrew and Simon Peter by the Sea of Galilee. They were fishermen, casting their nets into the sea. Jesus called to them, saying, "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men." Without hesitation, they left their nets and followed Him. This narrative emphasizes Andrew's willingness to leave his livelihood and embrace the mission of becoming a fisher of men, a metaphor for evangelism and discipleship. Andrew's call is further highlighted by his inclusion in the list of the twelve apostles in the Gospels (Matthew 10:2, Mark 3:18, Luke 6:14). His presence among the apostles signifies his integral role in the foundation of the early Church and the spread of the Gospel message. Throughout the New Testament, Andrew is depicted as a man of faith and action, characterized by his readiness to follow Jesus and his zeal to bring others to Him. His call serves as an example of the transformative power of encountering Christ and the importance of sharing that encounter with others. Nave's Topical Index Matthew 4:19And he said to them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. Nave's Topical Index Mark 1:16 Library The First Disciples: i. John and Andrew The General Service to Saints Andrew of Constantinople, Isidore of ... By the Sea of Galilee - the Final Call of the First Disciples, and ... The Life of Mr. Andrew Gray. Different Accounts of the Call of Peter, and of the Imprisonment ... Jesus Calls Us; O'er the Tumult Sermon at the Fourth Annual Convention of the Brotherhood of St. ... The Life of Mr. Andrew Melvil. The Life of Mr. Robert Bruce. First Day. God's Call to Holiness. Resources Does the Bible record the death of the apostles? How did each of the apostles die? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is the Russian Orthodox Church? | GotQuestions.org Who is the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople? | GotQuestions.org Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Andrew: An Apostle--A Fisherman Andrew: Asks the Master Privately About the Destruction of the Temple Andrew: Finds Peter, his Brother, and Brings Him to Jesus Andrew: His Name Appears in the List of the Apostles In Andrew: Meets With the Disciples After the Lord's Ascension Andrew: Reports the Number of Loaves at the Feeding of the Five Thousand Andrew: Tells Jesus of the Greeks Who Sought to See Him Related Terms |
    |