What does Jesus' use of 'Abba' in prayer reveal?

• A. It shows Jesus had no special relationship with God.
• B. It reveals his unique relationship as God's Son, inviting his disciples to share in that intimacy.
• C. It demonstrates that Jesus prayed only in formal liturgical contexts.
• D. It indicates Jesus avoided intimate language in prayer.

Answer: (B)

Abba shows a deep, personal bond between Jesus and the Father, signaling a unique Sonship while inviting his followers into that same intimate relationship. Abba is an Aramaic term of endearment like “Daddy,” used to address God with trust, dependence, and closeness. By using it in prayer, Jesus demonstrates that his relation to the Father is not distant or formal but familial and authoritative. It also serves as a pattern for believers: through Jesus, they may approach God with the same filial confidence and affection. The other options miss the point because they misread the nature of this closeness—it's not about denying a special relationship, nor about formal liturgy, nor about avoiding intimate language.