The author of Hebrews punctuates this marvelous letter of exhortation with an earnest prayer that God would bless his people with all of the benefits provided for them through the Son. In short, the author prays: “May the God of peace who raised Jesus make you perfect through Jesus!” In this great benediction we recognize two essential components that are necessary for us to have the eternal, life-giving blessings that come through knowing the Lord Jesus.