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Andrew the Go Getter Andrew was the older brother of Simon [Peter] sons of Jonah [John] and Joanna. It seems as if they were in business together with James and John. Andrew became a follower of John the Baptist until Jesus came and was baptised by John in Jordan. Andrew was maybe there when God opened the heavens and said “there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” What he heard had impact on him Andrew Found Jesus John 1:37 Personal encounter Andrew had been following someone else even John the Baptist He heard of Jesus "Behold the Lamb of God! " He heard His words "Come and see" He enjoyed fellowship with Jesus "He....abode with him that day" Andrew Found Peter John 1:41 Personal Evangelism Gets his brother first "He first findeth his own brother Simon," Tells His brother of Jesus "saith unto him, We have found the Messias," Brings him to Jesus "he brought him to Jesus" Andrew Found Provisions John 6:9 Personal Enterprise Andrew does his best "There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two small fishes:" Andrew tells Jesus " Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, saith unto him," Andrew follows the command of Jesus "Make the men sit down......the men sat down" Andrew Found People John 12; 20, 22. Personal Encouragement Andrew heard of interested people "Sir, we would see Jesus." Andrew told Jesus "Andrew and Philip tell Jesus." Prayer Andrew heard the message from heaven "a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again. Heard God’s voice. The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it" All those who are true Disciples of the Lord and involved in the work of the Church 1. A pure desire to seek the Truth; 2. To aquaint themselves with revelation and to be obedient to it; 3. A acceptance and conviction of the Truth, 4. A full confession and proclamation of the faith. These things make the Christian and the Church a growing and moving entity.
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