I don’t really understand how the engine of our family vehicle works. I’m glad someone does and I know it’d be good if I did but, for now, I just enjoy the magic and the mystery. I’m dependent upon and benefit from the reality of auto mechanics without comprehending auto mechanics.

For most Christians, the same could be said about the Melchizedekian priesthood of Christ. We’re thankful someone understands it and know it’d likely be helpful if we did too but, for now, we’re okay with being dependent upon and benefiting from those realities without fully grasping them ourselves. The author of Hebrews wants to help his readers look under the hood. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, he thinks it’s important for those who belong to Christ to examine Christ, his current role as our advocate and the priestly lineage from which he comes.