Andrew - A Magnetic Man
Claude Thomas
Matthew 10:1-2
Introduction: Names have meanings. This is especially true in the Bible. Names that were changed in Scripture denote changes in character. For example, Simon was changed to Peter, and Saul to Paul. Now we turn to a man whose name means ''manly.'' His name -- ''Andrew.'' As we study the life of this ''Magnetic Man'' we will discover desirable characteristics.
I. Expressed Piety
Explanation: Piety means religious devotion and dedication. Andrew had this characteristic. 1) He was a God-fearing Jew, 2) he was a disciple of John the Baptist, and 3) he was the first follower of Jesus.
Application: It seems God has put within each of us a capacity for worship and religious expression.
Illustration: Cultures reveal differences in their worship.
Application: All men have a religious bent/nature.
Application: A growing Christian gives: Freedom of flow - intends it to be central in his life. Focus of flow - centers the devotion upon Christ.
II. Evangelism - getting people to Christ
Explanation: John 1:40-42a - ''brought him to Jesus.'' John 12:20-22 - Greeks, Philip to Andrew, Andrew to Jesus In a quiet unassuming way, Andrew got people to Jesus!
Transition Statement: That, my friend is a mark of a magnetic man, a growing Christian.
Illustration: Jim Peterson in the Navigators' book, Evangelism as a Lifestyle, shows there are two styles: proclamation and affirmation. Proclamation - best with prepared; affirmation - best with unprepared.
Application: A growing Christian declares and demonstrates the gospel.
III. Humility
Illustration: Small birds sing! Large birds do not - cf turkey, eagle, ostrich have no so ...
Claude Thomas
Matthew 10:1-2
Introduction: Names have meanings. This is especially true in the Bible. Names that were changed in Scripture denote changes in character. For example, Simon was changed to Peter, and Saul to Paul. Now we turn to a man whose name means ''manly.'' His name -- ''Andrew.'' As we study the life of this ''Magnetic Man'' we will discover desirable characteristics.
I. Expressed Piety
Explanation: Piety means religious devotion and dedication. Andrew had this characteristic. 1) He was a God-fearing Jew, 2) he was a disciple of John the Baptist, and 3) he was the first follower of Jesus.
Application: It seems God has put within each of us a capacity for worship and religious expression.
Illustration: Cultures reveal differences in their worship.
Application: All men have a religious bent/nature.
Application: A growing Christian gives: Freedom of flow - intends it to be central in his life. Focus of flow - centers the devotion upon Christ.
II. Evangelism - getting people to Christ
Explanation: John 1:40-42a - ''brought him to Jesus.'' John 12:20-22 - Greeks, Philip to Andrew, Andrew to Jesus In a quiet unassuming way, Andrew got people to Jesus!
Transition Statement: That, my friend is a mark of a magnetic man, a growing Christian.
Illustration: Jim Peterson in the Navigators' book, Evangelism as a Lifestyle, shows there are two styles: proclamation and affirmation. Proclamation - best with prepared; affirmation - best with unprepared.
Application: A growing Christian declares and demonstrates the gospel.
III. Humility
Illustration: Small birds sing! Large birds do not - cf turkey, eagle, ostrich have no so ...
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