Andrew's Journey Map

Journey Timeline

1. Fisherman in Galileec. 1-26 AD

   Sea of Galilee

   Andrew grows up in Bethsaida with his brother Simon Peter. They work as fishermen on the Sea of Galilee. Later they relocate to Capernaum, where they share a house and continue fishing together.

   JHN 1:44; MRK 1:29

2. Disciple of John the Baptistc. 27 AD

   Jordan River

   Andrew becomes a disciple of John the Baptist at the Jordan River. He is present when John points to Jesus and declares: 'Look, the Lamb of God!' Andrew follows Jesus and spends the day with Him.

   JHN 1:35-39

3. Bringing Peter to Jesusc. 27 AD

   Jordan River

   Andrew's first act after meeting Jesus is finding his brother Simon. He declares: 'We have found the Messiah!' and brings Peter to Jesus. This introduction begins Peter's path to becoming a lead apostle.

   JHN 1:40-42

4. Called from Fishingc. 27 AD

   Sea of Galilee

   Jesus calls Andrew and Peter as they cast nets into the sea. He promises to make them fishers of men. They immediately leave their nets and follow Him, forsaking their livelihood to become disciples.

   MAT 4:18-20

5. Chosen as Apostlec. 28 AD

   Galilee

   Andrew is chosen as one of the Twelve Apostles. Though not part of the inner three with Peter, James, and John, he plays a consistent role in bringing people to Jesus and solving practical problems.

   MRK 3:14-19

6. The Boy's Lunchc. 29 AD

   Sea of Galilee

   When Jesus asks how to feed five thousand, Andrew finds a boy with five loaves and two fish. Though he doubts their adequacy, he brings what he finds to Jesus. This small offering becomes the basis for Jesus' great miracle.

   JHN 6:5-13

7. Bringing the Greeksc. 30 AD

   Jerusalem

   During Passover, some Greeks wish to see Jesus. They approach Philip, who tells Andrew, and together they bring the request to Jesus. This triggers Jesus' discourse about His coming glorification through death.

   JHN 12:20-26

8. On the Mount of Olivesc. 30 AD

   Mount of Olives

   Andrew is one of four disciples (with Peter, James, and John) who privately ask Jesus about the temple's destruction and the end times. Jesus responds with the Olivet Discourse about future events.

   MRK 13:3-4

9. Early Church Ministryc. 30-60 AD

   Jerusalem

   Andrew is present at Pentecost and continues in apostolic ministry. According to tradition, he evangelizes regions around the Black Sea, including Scythia, Greece, and areas that would become Russia and Ukraine.

   ACT 1:13

10. Martyrdomc. 60-70 AD

    Athens

    Church tradition holds that Andrew was crucified in Patras, Greece. He reportedly requested an X-shaped cross, feeling unworthy to die in the same manner as his Lord. This cross became known as St. Andrew's Cross.