Key Points 1. The priesthood is a central biblical theme, culminating in Jesus' eternal priesthood "after the order of Melchizedek." 2. The Old Testament priesthood is typological—revealing our need for a mediator and pointing to Christ's perfect mediation. 3. Israel was called to be a holy nation and a kingdom of priests; God provided Levitical mediation knowing human waywardness. 4. Retreating to the visible temple system (or any convenient tradition) denies Christ's finished work and His exclusive way to the Father. 5. Jesus uniquely fulfills the priesthood as both Priest and Sacrifice, and His resurrection is attested by eyewitnesses in Scripture. 6. Christ's priesthood and kingship secure our hope as an anchor; going back to anything else is spiritual peril.