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Andrew

Andrew. A Character Study Graceway-Oakboro, NC. Andrew worked quietly behind the scenes, winning people one by one. Unlike his brother – Peter – who won 3000 at one time and was in the LIME LIGHT. Peter was the “big” fisherman and Andrew was the “little” fisherman.

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Andrew

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  1. Andrew A Character Study Graceway-Oakboro, NC

  2. Andrew worked quietly behind the scenes, winning people one by one.

  3. Unlike his brother – Peter – who won 3000 at one time and was in the LIME LIGHT.

  4. Peter was the “big” fisherman and Andrew was the “little” fisherman

  5. Never Forget:It was the “little” fisherman that hooked the “big” fisherman!!You never know 

  6. John 1:34-42

  7. Peter preached publically; Andrew labored privately.

  8. I. His Background:Born in BethsaidaLiving in Capernaum when he met JesusPartner with Peter in family business

  9. But … the 2 brothers were different:1. Peter roared like a fire cracker and exploded into colorswhile Andrew sizzled low with the consistency of a sparkler

  10. But … the 2 brothers were different:2. Peter was impetuouswhile Andrew was cautious

  11. But … the 2 brothers were different:3. Peter led in publicwhile Andrew followed faithfully

  12. But … the 2 brothers were different:4. Andrew didn’t …Follow emotionally after miracles…Jump daringly into a stormy sea Rashly cut off a man’s ear..

  13. But … Rather he was Solid, Prudent, and Balanced in his love for the Lord.

  14. 3 separate epistles show him bringing people to Christ…

  15. II. His Conversion(Jn. 1:35-40)Andrew was asked a question … “What seek ye?”Andrew was the 1st Disciple to believe, along with John.

  16. The early church called him … Protoclete (1st to believe)1. To be the 1st takes courage2. Andrew wasn’t afraid to follow his convictionsThen…

  17. Peter, Philip, and Nathaniel quickly followed!

  18. Andrew responded to salvation immediately and also consecration immediately (Matt. 4:19-23)

  19. III. His Personal Work Andrew was a dedicated personal worker!He was so thrilled to meet the Messiah he couldn’t keep it to himself.

  20. III. His Personal Work 1. He brought His Brother(Jn. 1:41-42)Some will give $ to missions but let their friends, neighbors, and workmates go to hell without a dedicated effort to reach them

  21. III. His Personal Work 2. He brought a boy – Jn. 6:1-11)

  22. III. His Personal Work 3. He brought a BarbarianJohn 12:20-33He learned Jesus was no respecter of persons (I Pe 1:17)

  23. Lesson: It’s not our responsibility to SAVE, but to INTRODUCE

  24. A few lessons about Andrew…

  25. 1. Andrew was known as Peter’s brother Mk. 3:18 / Acts 1:13 / Mk. 10:2 / Lk. 6:14

  26. 2. Andrew was humble and went quietly about his business of winning one by one

  27. 3. He died on an X cross because he was unworthy to die like Christ.

  28. Josephus said he lingered for 3 days trying to win people to Christ while on cross.

  29. We, like Andrew, must…1. Open our hearts to Jesus’ purpose.2. Reach out warmly… and3. Cultivate genuine friendships with others outside the Body of Christ

  30. Be an Andrew to your worlds of influence!!!

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