The story of the Binding of Isaac represents the greatest story of mesirut nefesh [self-nullification to the point of death] that points the way to Messiah.
The Akeidah has, for nearly 4,000 years, epitomized the understanding of what it means to serve God no matter how difficult the circumstances.
Like Yeshua, the Sages of Israel alluded to the commandments of Torah in terms of light and heavy - the least and the greatest. Have you ever considered what constitutes a light mitzvah?
Balaam derived his strength from the power of speech. With it, he came against Israel and exchanged his craft with their craft, for Israel triumphs only with the tongue.
It is difficult to imagine how one could be gifted with a Divine revelation, and yet harbor so much distain and envy in his heart. By Balaam’s own words, he was the one that perceived God’s vision.