Lord’s Day 19
Q50. Why does the Creed say "and sits at the right hand of God"?
Christ went up to heaven to show that he is the head of his church, and that the Father rules all things through him.
Scripture Proofs — King James Version
Ephesians 1:20–23
“Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set at his own right hand in the heavenly , Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: And hath put all under his feet, and gave him the head over all to the church, Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.”
Colossians 1:18
“And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all he might have the preeminence.”
Matthew 28:18
“And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.”
John 5:22–23
“For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son: That all should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him.”
Parent Guide
Discuss this question together
Discussion Questions
- 1
What does it mean that Christ sits at God's right hand?
- 2
How does Christ rule over all things as head of the church?
- 3
Does it comfort you to know that the Father rules everything through Jesus?
Illustration
In old kingdoms, the person who sat at the king's right hand had the highest authority in the land. When we say Jesus sits at God's right hand, we mean he has been given all authority over everything. Nothing is outside his rule.
Application
When the news or the world feels chaotic, remember that Jesus is ruling right now from the highest place. Ask him to help you trust his authority even when things look out of control.