heaven is a substitute for the word God. Jesus sat down in the place of honor: at the right hand of God. The verb to sit down is significant. “Sitting was often a mark of honour or authority in the ancient world: a king sat to receive his subjects, a court to give judgment, and a teacher to teach.”2 The Book of Revelation in particular describes God, who sits on the throne (4:2, 10; 5:1, 7, 13; 6:16; 7:10, 15; 19:4; 21:5), and Jesus, who shares that throne (1:4–5; 3:21; 7:15–17; 12:5). The throne