In the thanksgiving section of Paul’s letter to the Colossians, he recognized their faith and love, which were based on their certain hope.
In the triumphant conclusion of Exodus, God filled his dwelling and led his people, which he does today in a much greater way.
The extraordinary events in Jerusalem and the mundane events in Nazareth reveal Jesus' uniqueness and his ordinariness.
After ruling out the possibility of being right with God through the law, Paul presented the only way – through faith in Jesus Christ.