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Highlights in Hebrews (with Roger Kirby) Part 21 - Hebrews 8:1; 7:25 What is Jesus doing now? “Jesus sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven” Hebrews 8:1 “ he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them”. Hebrews 7:25 Jesus was with his Father in heaven, he came to earth (incarnation), he ministered, he died (crucifixion), he rose again (resurrection), he disappeared back to his Father (ascension). Where is he now and what is he doing? These are the two questions these verses answer. His ascension to heaven also enabled the Holy Spirit to start his great work in the hearts and lives of the Lord’s people. To sit at the king’s right hand was to occupy the position of highest honour, second only to the king. Psalm 110 says ‘The LORD says to my lord: “Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.” The LORD will extend your mighty sceptre from Zion, saying, “Rule in the midst of your enem