<p>8:1 <i>Now in the things of which we are talking, the chief point is this- </i>This is language appropriate to a transcript of a talk or sermon; see on 13:22.</p><p><i>We have such a high priest who sat down on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens</i>- The way the Lord <i>sits </i>rather than <i>stands</i> is emphasized, and is another connection with Stephen who saw the Lord standing, passionate in His defence (see on 1:1). The personal existence of God is taught here clearly enough; Jesus is at His right hand, and He has location, rather than being an abstraction or puff of 'spirit'.</p>