Does Abraham or Isaac play the more important role in the drama?
Because of his faith and hospitality a son was given [Abraham] in his old age, and in his obedience he offered him as a sacrifice to God on the mountain which he showed him.
Let us cleave then to His blessing, and consider what are the paths of blessing. Let us think over the things which have taken place from the beginning. 2 For what reason was our father Abraham blessed? Was it not because he wrought righteousness and truth through faith? 3 Isaac, confidently knowing what was going to happen, was gladly led as a sacrifice.
[By his crucifixion, Jesus offered] the vessel of his spirit as a sacrifice for our sins, in order that the type established in Isaac, who was offered upon the altar, might be fulfilled.