Jesus and the Holy Spirit Jesus sits at the right hand of the Father, but the Spirit is given to humanity in order to continue to reveal the Triune God.
In Jesus' parable "The Sheep and the Goats", the sheep and goats are separated with the sheep on the right hand of God and the goats on the left hand.
Christian tradition holds that Gestas was on the cross to the left of Jesus and Dismas was on the cross to the right of Jesus. In Jacobus de Voragine's Golden Legend, the name of the impenitent thief is given as Gesmas. The impenitent thief is sometimes referred to as the "bad thief" in contrast to the good thief.
According to the Jewish Encyclopedia, Gabriel takes the form of a man, and stands at the left hand of God.
The New Testament continues Jewish identification of heaven itself as the "throne of God", but also locates the throne of God as "in heaven" and having a secondary seat at the right hand of God for the Session of Christ.
All things in creation are under the power of the throne of God. Jesus Christ is forever reigning at the right hand of God the Father.
One of the grandest name descriptions of our God is “King of Kings and Lord of Lords.” It is used to declare God's authority over all creation, and reminds believers of His power and might.
Mary sits enthroned in heaven on the right hand of Jesus Christ, who crowns her as “Queen of Heaven” in this 13th century apse mosaic in the Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome. After Jesus himself, his mother, Mary, is the most venerated figure in Christian history.
Michael the Archangel, in the Bible and in the Qurʾān (as Mīkāl), one of the archangels. He is repeatedly depicted as the “great captain,” the leader of the heavenly hosts, and the warrior helping the children of Israel.
James and John approached Jesus and said, “Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory.” Jesus explained to them that they did not know or understand what they were asking.
Aramaic is best known as the language Jesus spoke. It is a Semitic language originating in the middle Euphrates. In 800-600 BC it spread from there to Syria and Mesopotamia. The oldest preserved inscriptions are from this period and written in Old Aramaic.
First Chronicles 12:2 seems to reference bowmen who were ambidextrous. When the Bible refers to left-handed people, it speaks of left-handedness as an advantage, not a weakness. While it is not as honorable as sitting at someone's right hand, sitting at the left hand is still a position of honor.
As you correctly point out, the left hand customarily is placed on the Bible because, tradition says, it is the one closest to the heart. The right hand is then raised as you'll see in any swearing-in picture you hunt for — Barack Obama, Pat Quinn, etc.
THE OTHER SIDE OF GOD is a doorway to introspection and self-examination. It is the catalyst for asking yourself who are you trying to pretend to be, and whom you are pretending you are not. A worthwhile read to enjoy slowly.
The “sign of the cross” is made by saying the Trinitarian invocation while touching one's right hand to the forehead first (Father), then to the lower chest or stomach (Son), then to the left shoulder and the right shoulder (Holy Spirit), and closing with both our hands together for assent (Amen).
In regards to the placement of Mary, she is typically on the left in light of the fact that placed there, she is on Jesus' right hand from “his point of view” — from the point of view of someone looking out from the sanctuary.
Mary is almost always standing to the right hand side of the body of her son Jesus on the cross, with John standing to the left.
Prayer to Mary is memory of the great mysteries of our faith (Incarnation, Redemption through Christ in the rosary), praise to God for the wonderful things he has done in and through one of his creatures (Hail Mary) and intercession (second half of the Hail Mary).
The Archangel Michael is especially considered to be the Guardian of the Orthodox Faith and a fighter against heresies. Gabriel in Hebrews means "God is my strength" or "Might of God". He is the herald of the mysteries of God, especially the Incarnation of God and all other mysteries related to it.
The three Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael are the only angels named in Sacred Scripture and all three have important roles in the history of salvation.
The four most often depicted in art are: Gabriel, the messenger of God who brought the announcement of Christ's birth to the Virgin Mary; Michael, the dispenser of justice; Raphael, the healer and protector of travellers; and Uriel, the angel of prophecy and wisdom.
Indra also called Śakra, the supreme god, is the first of the 33, followed by Agni.
Many Christian denominations consider the kingly office of Christ to be one of the threefold offices: Christ is a prophet, priest, and king.
Saul, Hebrew Shaʾul, (flourished 11th century bce, Israel), first king of Israel (c. 1021–1000 bce). According to the biblical account found mainly in 1 Samuel, Saul was chosen king both by the judge Samuel and by public acclamation. Saul was similar to the charismatic judges who preceded him in the role of governing.