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Unyime Akpan - July 20th 2025 - The ‘Final Days’ of Jesus Jesus’ Longest Sermon or Teaching in the Gospels What? When? To Whom? Why? John 13, 14, 15, 16, 17; Matthew 26:26-29, Mark 14:22-25, Luke 22:14-30 Luke 18:31-34, Matthew 20:17-19, Mark 10:32-34 Jerusalem -Seat of Political Power Roman Gentile Governor and Soldiers Pilate (the Romans executed by crucifixion) Sanhedrin Isreal/Jew Religious Leaders -72 High Priest, Chief Priests, Scribes, Rulers Mostly Sadducees and Few Pharisees Matthew 20:17-19 Delivered to the Chief Priest and Scribes (Jews) Condemned to Die Delivered to The Gentiles (Non-Jews) Mocked, Flogged and Crucified Crucifixion and Death Resurrection At Night Annias –Grand High Priest –John 18 Caiphas (High Priest) and Some Chief Priests, Elders Matthew 26, Mark 14 In the Morning Whole Israel Council (Leaders)-High Priest and Chief Priests, Elders, Scribes Luke 22 Pilate Herod Pilate What Does It Mean For Jesus To Be At The Right Hand of God? Ephesians 1 ESV Jesus is Enthroned in a Place of Honour at God’s right hand as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords Jesus’ Authority is Superior to every other authority, human or angelic, now and forever No exceptions! Jesus has Universal Dominion, over angels and man, and, over all creation. Jesus Christ At the Right Hand Of God The Apostles (Disciples) What did Jesus tell the Disciples that Night? Israel Rulers -Sanhedrin High Priest, Chief Priests, Elders, Scribes Told them “From Now On You Will See the Son of Man Seated At The Right Hand of God” Psalm 101:1 ESV Before Jesus’ Death and Resurrection Matthew 22:44 Mark 12:36 Luke 20:42-43 Matthew 26:64 Mark 14:62 Luke 22:69 After Jesus’ Resurrection and Ascension Mark 16:19 Acts 2:33 Acts 2:34-35 Acts 5:31 Acts 7:55-56 Romans 8:34 –Privilege (In context) Ephesians 1:20 Colossians 3:1 –Responsibility (In context) Hebrews 1:3 Hebrews 1:13 Hebrews 8:1 Hebrews 10:12-13 Hebrews 12:2 1 Peter 3:22-24 Revelations (Especially 5 -22) Matthew 22 Mark 13 John 19 Matthew 27 Matthew 28 John 14 John 15 John 16 Acts 1 Isreal’s Leaders Killed Jesus Jesus Instructed His Apostles Before he died Jesus Died and Resurrected Went Back to Heaven, and Is Seated at the Right Hand of God (Mark 16:17) From the Right Hand of God Jesus Empowers the Apostles Isreal Leaders are Going to Confront ‘Jesus Seated at God’s Right Hand’ through Jesus’ Apostles Assignment: Read or/and Listen to Acts 1-7 Happening in Jerusalem Pay Close Attention to The Apostles’ Message especially during confrontation with Israel’s leaders Israel’s leaders’ response during these confrontations Notice how Jesus is mentioned and discussed by both