Here is another point of contrast between Jesus as High Priest, and the priests under the old covenant. If Jesus were on earth, he would not be a priest. The earthly priesthood (Jewish or Levitical) had already been tasked with offering up gifts according to that law.
This included (as seen in our text) all that which was revealed by Moses. It is important to note that those fleshly things, like the sacrifices, and the tabernacle itself were a “copy and shadow of the heavenly things.” This is that type/antitype comparison. The old law, Levitical priesthood, the animal sacrifices, and the temple/tabernacle were types.
The antitype, Jesus, has “obtained a more excellent ministry.” The new law is “better” than the the old law. The new priesthood is better than the old priesthood. The new sacrifice (Christ Himself) is better than the old animal sacrifices. Heaven itself, where Christ serves as High Priest, is far better than the physical tabernacle or temple!
Finally, the promises are better as well. Eternal life in the presence of God is infinitely better than the physical blessings given to the Jews.
