~In the Old Testament "son of God" refers to Israel, a king, and sometimes angels.
~In the synoptic gospels Jesus reveals himself as God the son and refers to God as "Abba".
~God was Jesus' father in a unique, spiritual way.
~Jesus had special knowledge of his Father, creating a divine relationship.
~Enemies understood that Jesus claimed a unique relationship with God, so they charged him with blasphemy.