Note 5 at Mk. 1:1: The scriptures clearly refer to Jesus as the Son of God 95 times. There are at least 25 other references to the Son where "Son of God" is implied. Jesus referred to Himself as the Son of God (Jn. 10:36). The Father called Jesus His Son (Ps. 2:7 with Acts 13:33; Mt. 3:17; 17:5; Lk. 9:35). The term "Christ" and "Son of God" were used interchangeably (Jn. 6:69; 20:31; Acts 9:20; see note 2 at Mt. 16:16, p. 202). The scribes and Pharisees always interpreted Jesus referring to God as His "Father," or reference to Jesus as the "Son of God," as blasphemy (Mt. 26:63-66; Mk. 14:61-64). John 10:24-39 reveals the Jews belief that Jesus' reference to His Sonship was "making himself God."