Christian hope is a reliable anchor for our souls. In the first century, an anchor symbolized stability and safety.
behind the curtain: A curtain separated the outer room of the sanctuary, where only priests could enter, from the inner room, the Most Holy Place (Exodus 25:10–40). Only the high priest could enter the Most Holy Place, and only once a year on the Day of Atonement (Exodus 29; Leviticus 16:1–25). Because of Jesus and his unique role as high priest, he has already entered God’s presence for us. He serves as our eternal high priest and leads us to enter God’s presence with him (Hebrews 10:19–23).
the order of Melchizedek: This phrase introduces the discussion in 7:1–28.