Hebrews 5 talks about the priesthood of Jesus Christ, and how he was appointed as a high priest by God. The chapter discusses how Jesus was able to empathize with people's weaknesses because of his own experiences, and how he offered up prayers and petitions to God with loud cries and tears. The writer then dives into the differences between the priesthood of Jesus and the Levitical priesthood, emphasizing Jesus' superiority. The writer concludes by urging his audience to move on from the elementary teachings about the Messiah and to strive for maturity.