1. Both fulfilled promises:
Isaac was the long-promised son to Abraham (Genesis 12:3)
Jesus was the long-promised Messiah (Genesis 3:15; 13:3)
2. Both were the only son of their father:
God said that Isaac was “Your son, your only son, whom you live…” to Abraham (Genesis 22: 2)
God said, “This is my beloved son in whom I am well pleased!” (Mt. 3:16, 17)
3. Both were loved by their fathers (Genesis 22:2; Matthew 3:16, 17).
4. Both had a 3-day experience:
Isaac had a 3-day hike to Mt. Moriah
Jesus had 3 days from the cross to the grave to the resurrection
5. Both accompanied by 2 men:
Isaac by two servants (Genesis 22:3)
Jesus by two thieves (Matthew 27:38)
6. Both carried their own wood:
Isaac carried the wood for his own sacrifice (Genesis 22:6)
Jesus carried the crossbeam of his cross (John 19:17)
7. Both submitted to their father:
Isaac willingly laid down, submitting to his father (Genesis 22:9)
Jesus submitted to his Father’s plan and will (Luke 22:42)
8. Both asked a question of their father:
Isaac asked Abraham “Here is the fire and the wood, Father, but where is the lamb?” (Gen. 22:7)
Jesus cried “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” from the cross (Matthew 27:46)
9. Both were brought back from the dead:
Isaac was “brought back” figuratively (Genesis 22:12)
Jesus rose from the dead 3 days after he was crucified (Matthew 28:6,7)
