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Series: Truly, Truly: Paying Attention to Jesus

Are you paying attention to Jesus?

When you don’t know what Jesus is saying to you, it can be helpful to turn to his words.

When Jesus wanted his followers to pay attention, he told them. Over and over in the gospels, Jesus used the words, “Truly I say to you . . .” Or, with even more emphasis, “Truly, truly, I say to you . . .”

The “truly” statements of Jesus help us to pay attention too. This devotional series shares one statement for each day. As you read, you will gain insight into our Savior’s teaching, and learn how these beautiful words apply to your life today.

Truly, Truly: Paying Attention to Jesus

I Really Mean It!

Read: John 3:1-15 Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” (v. 3) “I mean it, mister!” “I’m

Truly, Truly: Paying Attention to Jesus

I Am

Read: John 8:48-58 Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am.” (v. 58) One of the most powerful scenes in the Old Testament is

Truly, Truly: Paying Attention to Jesus

Angels and the Son of Man

Read: John 1:43-51 Truly, truly, I say to you, you will see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man. (v. 51) In today’s

Truly, Truly: Paying Attention to Jesus

Believe

Read: John 6:41-51 Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes has eternal life. I am the bread of life. (vv. 47-48) This one statement says it all. There is absolutely

Truly, Truly: Paying Attention to Jesus

Legal Advice?

Read: Matthew 5:17-26 Truly, I say to you, you will never get out until you have paid the last penny. (v. 26) Jesus had just introduced the Sermon on the Mount.

Truly, Truly: Paying Attention to Jesus

The Widow’s Coins

Read: Mark 12:35-44 Truly, I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the offering box. (v. 43) Scripture has many instances

Truly, Truly: Paying Attention to Jesus

Trust like a Child

Read: Luke 18:9-17 Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it. (v. 17) In our Bible reading today, Jesus

Truly, Truly: Paying Attention to Jesus

The Bread from Heaven

Read: John 6:22-35 Truly, truly, I say to you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but my Father gives you the true bread from heaven.

Truly, Truly: Paying Attention to Jesus

The Door

Read: John 10:1-18 Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief