Greener Grass is Possible

The author’s goal in Hebrews 7 is to establish the nature of Jesus’ priesthood and prove biblically and theologically that it is superior to the Levitical order. Jesus is compared to Melchizedek and the Levitical priesthood in order to demonstrate His superiority.

This is the longest doctrinal section of the epistle begins with Hebrews 7 and concludes at 10:18. In 7:1–28, the author carefully explains the relationship between Jesus and Melchizedek, which was introduced in 5:10 just before the lengthy warning passage of 5:11–6:8, and which was reintroduced in 6:20.