The incident with the curious Greeks anticipated the day when God would reveal to Peter, Andrew’s brother, that all people are welcome to come to Jesus (Acts 10:1–48).There are few ice breakers for youth groups and Bible studies as simple and fun as "this or that" questions, sometimes known as "would you rather?" Living in a world where community is becoming more of a rarity, gathering together to discuss God's world and enjoy fellowship with other believers is becoming all the more improtant. These are the “fish of every kind” from Jesus’ parable of the dragnet (Matthew 13:47–50), and Andrew was one of the first to be involved in an evangelical effort that extended beyond the Jewish people. His death and resurrection would be the way by which all men, from all races and creeds and families, would be saved. In bringing Greeks to Jesus, Andrew had faith that Jesus’ intention was to save all men, and he was right: Jesus responded by referencing His crucifixion, saying, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified” (John 12:23). Philip told Andrew what the Greeks wanted, and together Andrew and Philip brought the matter to Jesus (verse 22). There is at least one instance in Andrew’s life, recorded in the Bible, where he was a “ fisher of men.” Some Greeks approached Philip, one of Andrew’s fellow disciples, wanting to see Jesus (John 12:20–21). And that’s exactly what the apostles did. When Jesus told Andrew and Peter they would be “fishers of men,” He promised that He would use them to save men’s souls.
In leaving behind the family business, Andrew sets a good example for all who would follow Christ we are all called to “seek first his kingdom and his righteousness” (Matthew 6:33), and we should not let anything get in the way of following Jesus’ call. Andrew and Peter already knew who Jesus was, based on their contact with Him in John 1, and now when He officially calls them to be disciples, they respond. The Bible says that Andrew and Peter “immediately” followed Jesus, leaving their nets behind (verse 20). Jesus called to them: “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men” (Matthew 4:19). Later, Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee when He came across Andrew and Peter, busy casting nets into the lake in search of fish. Thus Andrew was one of Jesus’ first two followers and the first to bring another person to Him. And he brought him to Jesus” (verses 40–42).
The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, ‘We have found the Messiah’ (that is, the Christ). After spending the time with Jesus, Andrew became convinced that Jesus was the Messiah, and he took action: “Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard what John had said and who had followed Jesus. Jesus noticed Andrew and John following and invited them to come spend the day with Him (verses 38–39). They were present when John the Baptist pointed out Jesus as the Lamb of God (John 1:35–36), and they followed after Jesus (verse 37). Andrew and John were originally disciples of John the Baptist. The call of Andrew in the Bible is a memorable story. Peter and Andrew were from the city of Bethsaida (John 1:44) on the northwest coast of Galilee (John 12:21). Like Peter, Andrew was a fisherman by trade they made their living on the Sea of Galilee. The Bible names Andrew as one of the twelve apostles (Matthew 10:2).
Andrew was Simon Peter’s brother, and they were called to follow Jesus at the same time (Matthew 4:18). Andrew in the Bible was a disciple of Jesus.