SEATED AT THE RIGHT HAND OF THE FATHER
The Sunday after the Ascension Day
Matthew 22:41-46 May 4, 2008

INTRODUCTION
Sessio from the Latin meaning “sitting.” Christ’s enthronement at the head of the universe. The final phase of His exaltation prior to His second coming. His “session” is designed to tell you that the Lord Jesus is on His Throne, which is very comforting to us today.

I. THE EXALTATION OF CHRIST TESTIFIES TO HIS DEITY
The Scribes and Pharisees do not understand the Hebrew Scriptures. Psalm 110. Psalm 2. Psalm 118. He’s saying to the religious leaders that they do not have a high enough estimation of the Messiah. He is not just the son of David, but He is the long-promised Messiah. In Acts 2, Peter says that Jesus is the Messiah.

II. THE EXALTATION OF CHRIST REPRESENTS HIS PRESENT HEAVENLY RULE
Jesus is ruling now, seated at the Father’s Right Hand. Daniel 7:13-14. Matthew 26:57-68. And when He stands before the High Priest, He identifies Himself as “that One.” His Session at the Right Hand of the Father confirms to us that Jesus the Messiah is now reigning and ruling this world by His Word and Spirit.

III. WHAT DOES HIS HEAVENLY REIGN MEAN FOR US?
His present activity is on our behalf.
Acts 2 & 4. Bestowing His Holy Spirit.
Acts 2. Adding disciples to His Church.
Acts 9. Making converts.
Acts 3. Healing the lame.
Romans 8 & Hebrews 8. Making intercession for His People.
Hebrews 2 & 4. Aiding & sympathizing with His People.
Hebrews 7, 8, 10. Doing the work of our great High Priest.
Hebrews 9. Appearing before the presence of God for us.
I John 2:1. Acting as our Advocate.
He aids, comforts, upholds, sympathizes with His People in the midst of life’s trials and difficulties. He reigns in our hearts, if we are committed to Him. Through this, we realize that He is in charge and has not forgotten those who are His.