Jesus as God
The Son of Man Sits at God's Right Hand
Jesus combines his identity as Son of Man and Son of God with the heavenly enthronement of Psalm 110.
How this passage contributes to the case:
The labels below identify the kinds of evidence for Jesus' divinity found in this passage.
Select a label for an explanation.
Divine Authority
Unique Relationship with the Father
Son of Man and Heavenly Authority
Divine Glory
Exercises Divine Authority
Shares Divine Glory
Claims Unique Sonship
Strength of evidence: Strong.
This passage provides substantial evidence relevant to Jesus' divine identity when read in its literary and historical context.
Gerard van Honthorst
Matthias Stom
Nikolaus Knüpfer
Scripture
What Was Said or Done
Jesus tells the council that the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of God's power; when asked if he is the Son of God, his answer is treated as decisive testimony.
Old Testament Background
Psalm 110 seats David's Lord at God's right hand; Daniel 7 supplies the broader heavenly Son-of-Man framework.
Exposition
Jesus does not identify himself as the Father. Rather, he claims the supreme heavenly position beside God.
Why This Points to His Divinity
Personal distinction is fully preserved while Jesus claims a status within God's heavenly rule far beyond ordinary human kingship.
Response of the Hearers
The council concludes that no further testimony is needed.