In Hebrews 7 the author returns to the central theological idea of the letter, that Jesus Christ is our eternal High Priest. In order to draw out the full significance of Jesus’ unique priesthood, he exposits Psalm 110:4, where a King is foretold who will also hold the office of a Priest, like Melchizedek. This amazing chapter leads us to magnify the Lord Jesus, as the author defends the superiority of Melchizedek only to show how Jesus is superior still.