John 1:26-27,38-42

Illustration of John 1:40-41 NLT -- Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, was one of these men who heard what John said and then followed Jesus. Andrew went to find his brother, Simon, and told him, "We have found the Messiah" (which means "Christ").

Illustration of John 1:41-42 -- The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, "We have found the Messiah!"

Inspirational illustration of John 1:41-42 -- The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, "We have found the Messiah!"

Illustration of John 1:38-39 NLT -- Jesus looked around and saw [John the Baptizer's two disciples] following. "What do you want?" he asked them. They replied, "Rabbi" (which means "Teacher"), "where are you staying?" "Come and see," he said. It was about four o'clock in the afternoon when they went with him to the place where he was staying, and they remained with him the rest of the day.

Illustration of John 1:26-28 NLT -- John told them, "I baptize with water, but right here in the crowd is someone you do not recognize. Though his ministry follows mine, I'm not even worthy to be his slave and untie the straps of his sandal." This encounter took place in Bethany, an area east of the Jordan River, where John was baptizing.

Illustration of John 1:42 NLT -- Then Andrew brought Simon to meet Jesus. Looking intently at Simon, Jesus said, "Your name is Simon, son of John — but you will be called Cephas" (which means "Peter").