Whoever wrote this sermon (it is not likely that it was Paul, since its style is different from other books written by Paul) was addressing a group of Jewish Christians. But what he has to say is for us, especially at this time when we remember Christ’s death:      

Since then we have a great high priest who passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who in every respect has been tested... (4:14-15)

Yes, we have a great high priest who passed through the heavens. Jesus, the high priest who performed the greatest of all sacrifices, offered himself on the cross to die for us. We all knew that. This is what Good Friday is all about.

And we also knew …