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139:1.1 Andrew, chairman of the apostolic corps of [[the kingdom]], was born in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capernaum Capernaum]. He was the oldest child in a [[family]] of five—himself, his brother [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:2._SIMON_PETER Simon], and three sisters. His [[father]], now dead, had been a partner of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zebedee Zebedee] in the fish-drying business at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethsaida Bethsaida], the fishing harbor of Capernaum. When he became an [[apostle]], Andrew was unmarried but made his [[home]] with his married brother, Simon Peter. Both were [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisherman fishermen] and [[partners]] of [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:3._JAMES_ZEBEDEE James] and [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:4._JOHN_ZEBEDEE John] the sons of Zebedee.

139:1.1 Andrew, chairman of the apostolic corps of [[the kingdom]], was born in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capernaum Capernaum]. He was the oldest child in a [[family]] of five—himself, his brother [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:2._SIMON_PETER Simon], and three sisters. His [[father]], now dead, had been a partner of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zebedee Zebedee] in the fish-drying business at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethsaida Bethsaida], the fishing harbor of Capernaum. When he became an [[apostle]], Andrew was unmarried but made his [[home]] with his married brother, Simon Peter. Both were [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisherman fishermen] and [[partners]] of [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:3._JAMES_ZEBEDEE James] and [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:4._JOHN_ZEBEDEE John] the sons of Zebedee.

139:1.2 In [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/26_AD A.D. 26], the year he was chosen as an [[apostle]], Andrew was 33, a full year older than [[Jesus]] and the oldest of [[the apostles]]. He sprang from an excellent line of [[ancestors]] and was the ablest man of the twelve. Excepting [[oratory]], he was the [[peer]] of his associates in almost every imaginable [[ability]]. Jesus never gave Andrew a nickname, a fraternal designation. But even as [[the apostles]] soon began to call Jesus Master, so they also designated Andrew by a term the equivalent of [[Chief]].

139:1.2 In [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/26_AD A.D. 26], the year he was chosen as an [[apostle]], Andrew was 33, a full year older than [[Jesus]] and the oldest of [[the apostles]]. He sprang from an excellent line of [[ancestors]] and was the ablest man of the twelve. Excepting [[oratory]], he was the [[peer]] of his associates in almost every imaginable [[ability]]. Jesus never gave Andrew a nickname, a fraternal designation. But even as [[the apostles]] soon began to call Jesus Master, so they also designated Andrew by a term the equivalent of [[Chief]].

139:1.3 Andrew was a good [[organizer]] but a better [[administrator]]. He was one of the inner circle of four apostles, but his appointment by [[Jesus]] as the head of the apostolic [[group]] made it [[necessary]] for him to remain on [[duty]] with his brethren while the other [[three]] enjoyed very close [[communion]] with [[the Master]]. To the very end Andrew remained dean of the apostolic corps.

139:1.3 Andrew was a good [[organizer]] but a better [[administrator]]. He was one of the inner circle of four apostles, but his appointment by [[Jesus]] as the head of the apostolic [[group]] made it [[necessary]] for him to remain on [[duty]] with his brethren while the other [[three]] enjoyed very close [[communion]] with [[the Master]]. To the very end Andrew remained dean of the apostolic corps.

139:1.4 Although Andrew was never an [[effective]] [[preacher]], he was an [[efficient]] [[personal]] worker, being the [[pioneer]] missionary of [[the kingdom]] in that, as the first chosen apostle, he immediately brought to [[Jesus]] his brother, [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:2._SIMON_PETER Simon], who subsequently became one of the greatest [[preachers]] of [[the kingdom]]. Andrew was the chief supporter of [[Jesus]]' policy of utilizing the [[program]] of [[personal]] work as a means of [[training]] the twelve as [[messengers]] of the kingdom.

139:1.4 Although Andrew was never an [[effective]] [[preacher]], he was an [[efficient]] [[personal]] worker, being the [[pioneer]] missionary of [[the kingdom]] in that, as the first chosen apostle, he immediately brought to [[Jesus]] his brother, [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:2._SIMON_PETER Simon], who subsequently became one of the greatest [[preachers]] of [[the kingdom]]. Andrew was the chief supporter of [[Jesus]]' policy of utilizing the [[program]] of [[personal]] work as a means of [[training]] the twelve as [[messengers]] of the kingdom.

139:1.5 Whether [[Jesus]] [[private]]ly taught the [[apostles]] or preached to the multitude, Andrew was usually conversant with what was going on; he was an [[understanding]] [[executive]] and an efficient [[administrator]]. He rendered a prompt [[decision]] on every matter brought to his notice unless he deemed the [[problem]] one beyond the [[domain]] of his [[authority]], in which [[event]] he would take it straight to [[Jesus]].

139:1.5 Whether [[Jesus]] [[private]]ly taught the [[apostles]] or preached to the multitude, Andrew was usually conversant with what was going on; he was an [[understanding]] [[executive]] and an efficient [[administrator]]. He rendered a prompt [[decision]] on every matter brought to his notice unless he deemed the [[problem]] one beyond the [[domain]] of his [[authority]], in which [[event]] he would take it straight to [[Jesus]].

139:1.6 Andrew and [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] were very [[Different|unlike]] in [[character]] and [[temperament]], but it must be recorded everlastingly to their credit that they got along together splendidly. Andrew was never [[jealous]] of Peter's [[orator]]ical [[ability]]. Not often will an older man of Andrew's [[type]] be observed exerting such a [[profound]] [[influence]] over a younger and [[talent]]ed [[brother]]. Andrew and [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:2._SIMON_PETER Peter] never seemed to be in the least [[jealous]] of each other's abilities or achievements. Late on the evening of the day of [[Pentecost]], when, largely through the energetic and [[inspiring]] preaching of Peter, two thousand [[souls]] were added to [[the kingdom]], Andrew said to his [[brother]]: " I could not do that, but I am glad I have a brother who could. " To which Peter replied: " And but for your bringing me to [[the Master]] and by your [[steadfast]]ness keeping me with him, I should not have been here to do this. " Andrew and [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:2._SIMON_PETER Peter] were the exceptions to the rule, proving that even [[brothers]] can live together peaceably and work together effectively.

139:1.6 Andrew and [[Peter, the Apostle|Peter]] were very [[Different|unlike]] in [[character]] and [[temperament]], but it must be recorded everlastingly to their credit that they got along together splendidly. Andrew was never [[jealous]] of Peter's [[orator]]ical [[ability]]. Not often will an older man of Andrew's [[type]] be observed exerting such a [[profound]] [[influence]] over a younger and [[talent]]ed [[brother]]. Andrew and [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:2._SIMON_PETER Peter] never seemed to be in the least [[jealous]] of each other's abilities or achievements. Late on the evening of the day of [[Pentecost]], when, largely through the energetic and [[inspiring]] preaching of Peter, two thousand [[souls]] were added to [[the kingdom]], Andrew said to his [[brother]]: " I could not do that, but I am glad I have a brother who could. " To which Peter replied: " And but for your bringing me to [[the Master]] and by your [[steadfast]]ness keeping me with him, I should not have been here to do this. " Andrew and [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:2._SIMON_PETER Peter] were the exceptions to the rule, proving that even [[brothers]] can live together peaceably and work together effectively.

139:1.7 After [[Pentecost]] Peter was [[famous]], but it never irritated the older Andrew to spend the rest of his life being introduced as " Simon Peter's brother. "

139:1.7 After [[Pentecost]] Peter was [[famous]], but it never irritated the older Andrew to spend the rest of his life being introduced as " Simon Peter's brother. "

139:1.8 Of all the [[apostles]], Andrew was the best judge of men. He knew that trouble was brewing in the [[heart]] of [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:12._JUDAS_ISCARIOT Judas Iscariot] even when none of the others [[suspected]] that anything was wrong with their treasurer; but he told none of them his [[fears]]. Andrew's great [[service]] to [[the kingdom]] was in advising [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:2._SIMON_PETER Peter], [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:3._JAMES_ZEBEDEE James], and [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:4._JOHN_ZEBEDEE John] concerning the [[choice]] of the first missionaries who were sent out to [[proclaim]] the [[gospel]], and also in [[counseling]] these early [[leaders]] about the [[organization]] of the [[administrative]] affairs of the kingdom. Andrew had a great gift for [[discovering]] the hidden [[resources]] and [[latent]] [[talents]] of [[young people]].

139:1.8 Of all the [[apostles]], Andrew was the best judge of men. He knew that trouble was brewing in the [[heart]] of [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:12._JUDAS_ISCARIOT Judas Iscariot] even when none of the others [[suspected]] that anything was wrong with their treasurer; but he told none of them his [[fears]]. Andrew's great [[service]] to [[the kingdom]] was in advising [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:2._SIMON_PETER Peter], [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:3._JAMES_ZEBEDEE James], and [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_apostles#139:4._JOHN_ZEBEDEE John] concerning the [[choice]] of the first missionaries who were sent out to [[proclaim]] the [[gospel]], and also in [[counseling]] these early [[leaders]] about the [[organization]] of the [[administrative]] affairs of the kingdom. Andrew had a great gift for [[discovering]] the hidden [[resources]] and [[latent]] [[talents]] of [[young people]].

139:1.9 Very soon after [[Jesus]]' [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_193 ascension] on high, Andrew began the [[writing]] of a [[personal]] [[record]] of many of the sayings and doings of his departed Master. After Andrew's [[death]] other [[copies]] of this private record were made and [[circulated]] freely among the early [[teachers]] of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Early_Christianity Christian church]. These informal notes of Andrew's were subsequently [[edited]], amended, altered, and added to until they made up a fairly consecutive [[narrative]] of [[the Master]]'s life on earth. The last of these few altered and amended copies was destroyed by fire at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandria Alexandria] about one hundred years after the [[original]] was written by the first chosen of the twelve [[apostles]].

139:1.9 Very soon after [[Jesus]]' [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_193 ascension] on high, Andrew began the [[writing]] of a [[personal]] [[record]] of many of the sayings and doings of his departed Master. After Andrew's [[death]] other [[copies]] of this private record were made and [[circulated]] freely among the early [[teachers]] of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Early_Christianity Christian church]. These informal notes of Andrew's were subsequently [[edited]], amended, altered, and added to until they made up a fairly consecutive [[narrative]] of [[the Master]]'s life on earth. The last of these few altered and amended copies was destroyed by fire at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandria Alexandria] about one hundred years after the [[original]] was written by the first chosen of the twelve [[apostles]].

139:1.10 Andrew was a man of clear [[insight]], [[logical]] [[thought]], and firm [[decision]], whose great [[strength]] of [[character]] consisted in his superb [[stability]]. His [[temperament]]al [[handicap]] was his lack of [[enthusiasm]]; he many times failed to [[encourage]] his associates by judicious commendation. And this [[reticence]] to praise the [[worthy]] accomplishments of his [[friends]] grew out of his abhorrence of [[flattery]] and insincerity. Andrew was one of those all-round, even-tempered, self-made, and successful men of modest affairs.

139:1.10 Andrew was a man of clear [[insight]], [[logical]] [[thought]], and firm [[decision]], whose great [[strength]] of [[character]] consisted in his superb [[stability]]. His [[temperament]]al [[handicap]] was his lack of [[enthusiasm]]; he many times failed to [[encourage]] his associates by judicious commendation. And this [[reticence]] to praise the [[worthy]] accomplishments of his [[friends]] grew out of his abhorrence of [[flattery]] and insincerity. Andrew was one of those all-round, even-tempered, self-made, and successful men of modest affairs.

139:1.12 When the later [[persecutions]] finally scattered the [[apostles]] from [[Jerusalem]], Andrew journeyed through [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armenia Armenia], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asia_Minor Asia Minor], and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macedonia Macedonia] and, after bringing many thousands into the kingdom, was finally apprehended and [[crucified]] in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrae Patrae] in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Achaea Achaia]. It was two full days before this robust man expired on the cross, and throughout these [[tragic]] hours he continued effectively to [[proclaim]] the glad tidings of the [[salvation]] of the [[kingdom of heaven]].

139:1.12 When the later [[persecutions]] finally scattered the [[apostles]] from [[Jerusalem]], Andrew journeyed through [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armenia Armenia], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asia_Minor Asia Minor], and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macedonia Macedonia] and, after bringing many thousands into the kingdom, was finally apprehended and [[crucified]] in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrae Patrae] in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Achaea Achaia]. It was two full days before this robust man expired on the cross, and throughout these [[tragic]] hours he continued effectively to [[proclaim]] the glad tidings of the [[salvation]] of the [[kingdom of heaven]].

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[[Category:Paper 139 - The Twelve Apostles]]

[[Category:Paper 139 - The Twelve Apostles]]