Here we have a mention of the strength of the type/antitype argument being made. It is evident that Jesus couldn’t serve as High Priest in the Old Covenant. It is even MORE evident that a priest arising in the likeness of Melchizedek is superior to the old.
The high priesthood of Jesus is eternal. “You are a priest forever…” His life is endless.
Because of this we know that what was former has passed away. It has been annulled. This is significant and important because true perfection could not come under the old law. In Hebrews 10:4 we are told, “For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and goats could take away sins.” As is stated here, “because of its weakness and unprofitableness, for the law made nothing perfect” (18-19).
Jesus priesthood, the eternal High Priest according to the order of Melchizedek is the “bringing in of a better hope.” Because of His offering of Himself and His everlasting mediation on our behalf, Jesus supplies for us an intimacy with God that was not possible under the law of Moses. Access is no longer restricted. We can approach God’s throne freely!
