Genesis 21-22

We are told in the scriptures, that Abraham's sacrifice of Isaac was a type of Heavenly Father's sacrifice of his Only Begotten Son.  There are many similarities between these two events.  I was particularly interested in the similarities of Isaac and Christ.  I found the following in The Old Testament for Latter-day Families and the CES Old Testament Student Manual:
Isaac
1.  Isaac was Abraham's only covenant son and the product of a miraculous birth
2.  The sacrifice of Isaac took place in "the land of Moriah" (the same mountain range as Golgotha)
3.  Isaac carried the wood for the sacrifice
4.  Isaac's limbs were bound upon the altar
5.  Isaac did not resist, but was a willing sacrifice
6.  Issac was to have his blood shed
7.  In the moment of sacrifice, an angel appeared to stop it
8.  Abraham loved God and obeyed Him and was willing to sacrifice his son

Jesus Christ
1.  Jesus is the Only Begotten Son of God and the product of a miraculous birth
2.  The sacrifice of Christ took place on Golgotha, at Jerusalem
3.  Christ carried His cross
4.  Christ's limbs were nailed to the cross
5.  Christ did not resist, and willingly did the will of the Father
6.  Jesus Christ shed His blood
7.  During Christ's agony, an angel appeared to strengthen Him
8.  God loved the world and sacrificed His Only Begotten Son

The purpose of the law of sacrifice has always been to test or prove God's children, and to bring them unto Christ.  We know that the Law of Moses was fulfilled in Christ, but the law of sacrifice still continues to be a vital part of the gospel today.  We obviously no longer offer animal sacrifices.  We are commanded to offer a broken heart and a contrite spirit.  What else might the law of sacrifice entail today?

Elder Russell M Nelson taught:  "We are still commanded to sacrifice, but not by the shedding blood of animals.  Our highest sense of sacrifice is achieved as we make ourselves more sacred or holy.  This we do by our obedience to the commandments of God."

Elder Ballard taught: "When we overcome our own selfish desires and put God first in our lives and covenant to serve Him regardless of the cost, we are then living the law of sacrifice."