the theology of the book of Hebrews. The writer of Hebrews writes to encourage his readers not to turn back from following Jesus. Perhaps they are facing hardship and wondering if it is worth following Christ. But perhaps, too, they are Jewish believers who miss the tangible presence of temple, priests and sacrifices. So the writer of Hebrews insists that Jesus is better. He is the reality to which all these things were mere pointers. His message is this: ‘Since we have a great high priest who has ascended