5 pairs
Genesis 22:2 describes God asking Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac, which prefigures God giving His only Son, Jesus, for the salvation of the world as expressed in John 3:16.
Thematic focusSacrifice, Love, Obedience.
In Genesis 22:8, Abraham tells Isaac that God will provide the lamb for the burnt offering, which is fulfilled in John 1:29 when John the Baptist identifies Jesus as the Lamb of God.
Thematic focusProvision, Lamb of God, Fulfillment.
Genesis 22:12 shows Abraham's faith being tested, which Hebrews 11:17-19 reflects upon, highlighting Abraham's faith in God's promise and his belief in God's power to raise the dead.
Thematic focusFaith, Testing, Resurrection.
Genesis 22:14 names the place 'The Lord Will Provide,' which aligns with Philippians 4:19, where Paul assures that God will supply all needs according to His riches in glory.
Thematic focusProvision, Faithfulness of God.
Genesis 22:18 promises that through Abraham's offspring all nations will be blessed, which Galatians 3:16 identifies as fulfilled in Christ, the seed of Abraham.
Thematic focusBlessing, Covenant, Fulfillment in Christ.