The author of Hebrews claims that one function of the Levitical system was to provide God’s people with a glimpse of heavenly worship. But with that, the author argues that the earthly worship system has earthly functions that the earthly people need for the present age. Although Hebrews 10 often is read as a critique of Levitical worship, especially by those who adhere to the relapse theory, the author instead presents the earthly cult affected by injustice and/or limited in scope. Ultimately, God’s desire was to send Jesus into the world with a human body that could be offered to perfect his people. The perfection of Jesus offered to the people allows for the once-for-all offering to be permanent, which renders portions of the earthly cult unnecessary. When bodies are no longer susceptible to ritual impurity, offerings that address it will no longer be needed. - Madison N. Pierce, Relapsing, Reverting, or Rejecting? The Purpose of Hebrews and Early Jewish Religion