The Blessed Curse of Power
In the Creation story, God empowers humankind to a shared vocation of care and service, which Adam rejects by separating himself from Eve in an act of othering and blame. Power over the “other” has divided humanity in conflict ever since. Jesus upends this dynamic with his disciples, granting them shared power to join in the collaborative work of his New Creation. How will we as a community embody that renewed call to mutuality and shared stewardship? (Sermon begins at 1:00)
Scripture & Quotations
Genesis 2:15-21
Genesis 3:8-13
Mark 6:7-13
“What we have has been gifted to us to use as…
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