power – Drew Downs

The Means Are the Ends—for Lent 1C

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In the temptation in the wilderness, we get to see the challenge of power — not for Jesus exactly, but for every one of us instead.

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The relationship between the pursuit of control in our lives is also the pursuit of power over others and our environment, even our faith.

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As Jesus’s conversation with Pontius Pilate unfolds, we see his bewilderment at what is going on, because kings must have power.

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The Bible expresses God’s constant opposition to kings and humanity’s constant desire for them anyway, regardless of the consequences.

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Preparing for the last Sunday after Pentecost gives us a chance to confront the question of power and kingship from below.

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When James and John request a special place, they make the mistake of thinking they’re better. We must resist thinking they’re worse.