Thus, in Jesus' teachings, God was not his father, he was also "...your (his followers) Heavenly Father..." who would reward them, forgive them their sins, answer their prayers, and provides them their needs.
I did not say Jesus did not acknowledge God as his father but I emphasis that his teachings focus on God as your (his followers) Heavenly Father. I meant to include just in ...God was not his father....
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