Sermon | ”Power” | March 26

The nineteenth century English Historian, Lord Acton, famously wrote, "Power tends to corrupt. Absolute power corrupts absolutely." His point is well taken: as one gains power, their moral compass becomes dysfunctional. In what was a stunning night of intimacy, encouragement and empowerment, the disciples are radically challenged to think of power differently than the world. No doubt, their own lofty dreams of power and authority in the coming Kingdom of Christ were on the rise. No doubt their heads were filled with ways they'd be able to flex their power and authority over the Romans...and maybe even their own people. But, Jesus is quite clear: if you want to live well, you have to die to power.