Doubtless thou art our father, though Abraham be ignorant of us, and Israel acknowledge us not: thou, O LORD, art our father, our redeemer; thy name is from everlasting.
The Jew made such a big deal to Jesus of Abraham as their father.[1] The Muslim does the same thing today. Interestingly, God speaks of a day when those who come to Him will have no claim in either Israel or Abraham.[2]
I take this to be a mystical[3] reference to the New Testament Church age Christian.
John the Baptist urged people not to fixate on Abraham.
Matthew 3:9 (KJV)
And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.
In Christ there is neither Jew nor Gentile. Distinctions such as heritage, lineage, and standard of living all give way to membership in the local church of God. Pedigree no longer matters. All the Lord is interested in is whether you know Him.
Matthew 7:21-23 (KJV)
Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
Do you know Jesus? Rather, do you know that He knows you?
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Knowing Jesus: A Personal Relationship Beyond Heritage
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Isaiah 63:16 (KJV) Knowing Jesus
[1] John 8:33 (KJV)
They answered him, We be Abraham's seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free?
[2] Except for a spiritual one.
[3] I believe the great mystery Paul spoke often about is the local New Testament Baptist Church.
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