The writer of Hebrews urges us to take a deep breath and consider a summary of his whole argument. It is a nod to the fact that his long-winded argument just might have addled our brains, wearied our intellects and exhausted our understanding… more than that, it reminds us that what he is about to restate is the true meat of the whole argument. We are standing at the cusp of the argument in relation to the superiority of the gospel over the law. If we miss this point, we miss the whole thing and maybe even the gospel itself. It is that important! So, altogether, let's pause and consider before rushing into the rest of the matter.