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
