3/9 Sermon Recap & Reflection Questions

Sunday

Service 10:00 am

by: Sara Nielsen

03/10/2025

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Pastor Bep asked us to consider the power dynamics in the story of Jesus’ arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane.

  • The Pharisees and Roman officials show up with physical displays of power: big numbers and weapons.

  • Jesus, however, displays his power through choosing submission to his arrest and by speaking truth instead of turning to manipulation or force.

  • Peter tries to step in to use power to control the situation by cutting off someone’s ear, and Jesus instead, uses his power to heal - to restore.

  • She invited us to consider how we might use our power for the good of others and the good of the whole.

    • Reflection Questions

    • Where in your life are you most tempted to use force or manipulation to get your own way? Why do you think that is?

    • What do you think about the idea that Jesus’ submission is a demonstration of power?

    • How might you choose submission this week for the good of others?

    • How might you use your other kinds of power this week for the good of others?


    A song to reflect on this Lenten season.


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    Pastor Bep asked us to consider the power dynamics in the story of Jesus’ arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane.

  • The Pharisees and Roman officials show up with physical displays of power: big numbers and weapons.

  • Jesus, however, displays his power through choosing submission to his arrest and by speaking truth instead of turning to manipulation or force.

  • Peter tries to step in to use power to control the situation by cutting off someone’s ear, and Jesus instead, uses his power to heal - to restore.

  • She invited us to consider how we might use our power for the good of others and the good of the whole.

    • Reflection Questions

    • Where in your life are you most tempted to use force or manipulation to get your own way? Why do you think that is?

    • What do you think about the idea that Jesus’ submission is a demonstration of power?

    • How might you choose submission this week for the good of others?

    • How might you use your other kinds of power this week for the good of others?


    A song to reflect on this Lenten season.


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