The book of Hebrews was written to first-century Jews who were at risk of drawing back into Judaism even though they had seen and understood the gospel. Judaism had always pointed toward a fulfillment in Christ. The book’s theme is that Jesus is better. In becoming a man, God revealed Himself in a clearer way than the whole Old Testament had. Jesus’ life fulfills God’s original purpose for mankind. The New Testament offers better promises to us than the Old. Christ is a better High Priest. He serves eternally in heaven rather than on earth. His sacrifice takes care of the problem of sin once and for all.
Therefore let us leave the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, and of instruction about washings, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. - Hebrews 6:1-2
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