What does it mean that Christ is the new and living way?

The phrase 'new and living way' in Hebrews 10:20 refers to how Christ, through His death, has inaugurated a new covenant, which grants believers access to the Father. This way is living because Christ resurrected and intercedes for us, ensuring eternal life. Unlike the Old Covenant, which was marked by death and the requirement of continual sacrifices, the new covenant in Christ is permanent and provides a lasting relationship with God, secured through His resurrection and heavenly ministry.