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Calvin, Jean · 1563

nation. But Malachi, speaking of Christ, says, “The Ruler whom you seek shall come to his Temple.” Indeed, because he is called Jehovah in Jeremiah, he was always to be worshipped together with the Father. For it is fitting to consider with diligent and pious attention what the name Jehovah signifies in this matter. By this title, the God of Israel not only separates himself from all creatures, but also shows that his essence is to be sought nowhere else but in himself alone. When the Prophets share this name with Christ, they demonstrate clearly enough that he is the one who spoke thus to Moses. Otherwise, not only would Stephen, when he prayed to Christ, have violated the legitimate form of prayer, but the whole Church would also be guilty of the same impiety. The God of Israel, whom the author of the table wishes to be the Father alone, prefers the invocation of his name to all sacrifices, and claims this honor for himself as the primary sacrifice. But what of Stephen? He directs his prayer to Christ. And Ananias, in Luke, says that all the pious have invoked the name of Christ.
Jer. 23
Acts 7
Psalm 50
Acts 9