With this passage the author of Hebrews concludes his teaching portion on the Lord Jesus being our Melchizedekian high priest and shows how Christ Jesus is our fitting high priest. Keep this context in mind as you discuss the questions.

What is the overarching argument, or point, that the author of Hebrews is making in this passage?
Why do we need a high priest?
How were the Levitical priests ultimately unfitting?
What five characteristics of the Lord Jesus does the author of Hebrews give in v. 26 and what do they mean?
How is the Lord Jesus our fitting high priest?
Why are there no further sacrifices for sin to be made (see Heb. 9:12, 24-26)?
How does God’s oath to appoint the Lord Jesus a high priest forever show the impermanence of the old covenant and the permanence of the new covenant (see Heb. 7:20-22, 28)?
What truths about the Lord God have you learned from this passage?