Watching the Acolyte, I realized what I really want to see...

Before the Jedi council existed, before light sabers, before Jedi and Sith, a being able to use the Force emerges. Find a few others with similar abilities.

(S)He then realizes that they can use this power to control the galaxy. Through manipulation and deceit they get a foothold into the galactic senate and then create what will eventually become the Jedi council, ensuring they have urestricted power and access to powerful friends