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Remembering Jesus: Who He Is, What He Did
In a eulogy, at least two things are typically mentioned - who someone was, and what they did. Both of these things are crucial to understanding the person that is being memorialized, because they are closely interlinked. The kind of person you are affects the actions you take, and your actions in turn will have a lasting impact on your character and the person you are going forward. Paul uses this same strategy when he talks about Christ in Colossians, calling us to both remember who Jesus is and what He has done (for us)…