Yeah, that’s a good point.
It seems so contrary to the established character of Obi Wan to not use the Force at all. When clearly it’s a strong ally as Yoda said in ESB to Luke. Ok don’t brandish the saber but what about Force influence of weak minds in certain situations? Seeing the future...
I’m not sure this needed to be made.
This Kenobi is too different from the prequels.ie bold and confident and certainly not like the version Guinness played of a serene and confident Jedi master.
The reasoning for any changes of personality haven’t been put forth in the script or verbalized...