12: Andrew

 12: Andrew by ric gustafson

Andrew was Simon Peter's brother. He was mentioned 12 times in the Bible. Andrew was a disciple of John the Baptist and then followed Jesus. He told his brother about Jesus. Andrew was one of the first to be called an Apostle. In the feeding of the 5 thousand, Andrew brought the boy with the loaves and fishes. Andrew was with the others in the upper room after Jesus's Ascension.

The name Andrew is Greek and means 'manly'. Andrew never married but was living with Peter and his family. He had a deep trust in Jesus. Andrew was kind, friendly, unassuming and trusting. He was eager to tell others about Jesus.

So what happened to Andrew?. Andrew probably rejoined his brother after he escaped from prison in A.D. 42 or 43. He may have joined his brother in Sinope or Amisus on the Black Sea. Andrew eventually moved into Greece and preached there. Andrew decided to stay in the city of Patrae. On November 30 A.D. 69, Andrew was crucified on the shore of the Gulf of Patrae.

research help: ' The Twelve' by C. Bernard Ruffin

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