Unyime Akpan - July 20th 2025 - The ‘Final Days’ of JesusJesus’ Longest Sermon or Teaching in the GospelsWhat? When? To Whom? Why?John 13, 14, 15, 16, 17; Matthew 26:26-29, Mark 14:22-25, Luke 22:14-30Luke 18:31-34, Matthew 20:17-19, Mark 10:32-34 Jerusalem -Seat of Political PowerRoman Gentile Governor and SoldiersPilate (the Romans executed by crucifixion)Sanhedrin Isreal/Jew Religious Leaders -72High Priest, Chief Priests, Scribes, RulersMostly Sadducees and Few PhariseesMatthew 20:17-19Delivered to the Chief Priest and Scribes (Jews)Condemned to DieDelivered to The Gentiles (Non-Jews)Mocked, Flogged and CrucifiedCrucifixion and DeathResurrectionAt NightAnnias –Grand High Priest –John 18Caiphas (High Priest) and Some Chief Priests, Elders Matthew 26, Mark 14In the MorningWhole Israel Council (Leaders)-High Priest and Chief Priests, Elders, Scribes Luke 22PilateHerodPilateWhat Does It Mean For Jesus To Be At The Right Hand of God?Ephesians 1 ESVJesus is Enthroned in a Place of Honour at God’s right hand as the King of Kings and Lord of LordsJesus’ Authority is Superior to every other authority, human or angelic, now and foreverNo exceptions! Jesus has Universal Dominion, over angels and man, and, over all creation.Jesus Christ At the Right Hand Of GodThe Apostles (Disciples)What did Jesus tell the Disciples that Night?Israel Rulers -SanhedrinHigh Priest, Chief Priests, Elders, ScribesTold them “From Now On You Will See the Son of Man Seated At The Right Hand of God”Psalm 101:1 ESVBefore Jesus’ Death and ResurrectionMatthew 22:44 Mark 12:36 Luke 20:42-43Matthew 26:64Mark 14:62 Luke 22:69After Jesus’ Resurrection and AscensionMark 16:19Acts 2:33Acts 2:34-35Acts 5:31 Acts 7:55-56Romans 8:34 –Privilege (In context)Ephesians 1:20Colossians 3:1 –Responsibility (In context)Hebrews 1:3Hebrews 1:13Hebrews 8:1Hebrews 10:12-13 Hebrews 12:21 Peter 3:22-24Revelations (Especially 5 -22)Matthew 22Mark 13John 19Matthew 27Matthew 28John 14John 15John 16Acts 1Isreal’s Leaders Killed JesusJesus 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 ApostlesIsreal Leaders are Going to Confront ‘Jesus Seated at God’s Right Hand’ through Jesus’ ApostlesAssignment: Read or/and Listen to Acts 1-7Happening in JerusalemPay Close Attention toThe Apostles’ Message especially during confrontation with Israel’s leadersIsrael’s leaders’ response during these confrontationsNotice how Jesus is mentioned and discussed by both