Why is Christ's priesthood important for Christians?

The importance of Christ's priesthood lies in its transformative power for believers. Unlike the priests of the Old Covenant who continually offered sacrifices that could never take away sin (Hebrews 10:1-4), Christ's single sacrifice was sufficient for the redemption of His people (Hebrews 10:10). Through His death and resurrection, He not only removes the penalty of sin but also presents believers as righteous before God. Furthermore, Hebrews 7:25 affirms that 'He ever liveth to make intercession' for us, ensuring that we have ongoing access to God. This truth provides believers with assurance of forgiveness and the confidence to approach the throne of grace.