The Lord’s Prayer

C. The glory ... Continued

  b. Lazarus is dead (verse 14). … that the Son of God might be glorified thereby (verse 4).
    This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, ...
John 11:1-7 Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 (It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.) 3 Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick. 4 When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby. 5 Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus. 6 When he had heard therefore that he was sick, he abode two days still in the same place where he was. 7 Then after that saith he to his disciples, Let us go into Judaea again.
    This ailment is not unto death, but for the glory of God that the Son of God might be glorified thereby. Wondering, is Jesus glorified when the Father is glorified, or in the resurrection of Lazarus. It most likely the latter rather then the former, but we need our spirit stimulated in spiritual things.
    These events that we are discussing take place just prior to the crucifixion of Jesus. God will be glorified, and the Son of God will be glorified through it. How close are we to the Son of God being glorified?
    Have you ever read something from the scriptures, understood the immediate application, but then wondered what else these verses might be referring to? Keep your eye on Jesus, the Son of God.
    Jn. 11:11-17 These things said he: and after that he saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep. 12 Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he shall do well. 13 Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep. 14 Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead. 15 And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him. 16 Then said Thomas, which is called Didymus, unto his fellowdisciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him. 17 Then when Jesus came, he found that he had lain in the grave four days already.

Jn. 11:20-27 Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house. 21 Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. 22 But I know, that even now, whatsoever thou wilt ask of God, God will give it thee. 23 Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again. 24 Martha saith unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day. 25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: 26 And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? 27 She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world.
    What does the hearer believe? Have you heard of Jesus Christ the Son of God? Have you met Jesus Christ the Son of God, do you know Him? Do you have the faith that Martha shows?
    The words of Martha are inspiring, in them her grief and her hope can be seen. Martha also hints at what Jesus is about to do when she says, but I know that even now, whatever thou wilt ask of God, God will give thee. It appears that Martha has no doubts about the power of God. The faith of Mary is expressed in verse 32.
    Jn. 11:38-45 Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it. 39 Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath been dead four days. 40 Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God? 41 Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me. 42 And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me. 43 And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. 44 And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go. 45 Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed on him.
    Verse 40, Believing is faith in action, and seeing the resurrection from the dead is seeing the glory of God, if a person has a mind to see it.
    Death is the end of life, as far as mortal man knows; and the body of Lazarus is in the place of dead, bound hand and foot with graveclothes. By tradition the body has been washed, anointed with oil, and wrapped in the graveclothes; the ones that did this know Lazarus is dead. Unless the cessation of vital functions is not the end of life.
    We had just read that this sickness was not unto death, but Lazarus is dead. Yet it is not death. Think of it, there is something more to life than the body in which we dwell, something that is under authority to God and Jesus Christ. Beside that, Jesus can repair and reanimate decaying flesh if He wills. Examples of which can already be found in the gospels, blindness, death, leprosy, the lame.

1. Lazarus is alive, and the answer of the leaders of the people is to put Jesus to death.
    Jn. 11:47-53 Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said, What do we? for this man doeth many miracles. 48 If we let him thus alone, all men will believe on him: and the Romans shall come and take away both our place and nation. 49 And one of them, named Caiaphas, being the high priest that same year, said unto them, Ye know nothing at all, 50 Nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not. 51 And this spake he not of himself: but being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus should die for that nation; 52 And not for that nation only, but that also he should gather together in one the children of God that were scattered abroad. 53 Then from that day forth they took counsel together for to put him to death.
    Incredible, the discussions of the people of God, even today the wise need to remember the words of the word, swift to hear and slow to speak (James 1:19).
    Remember, He came to His own and His own received Him not (John 1:11). Here are the leaders of the people, including the teachers of the word of God, and they are afraid for their honored positions more than the things of God (think prestige and/or money). This means that their belief in the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, does not translate into the life that they are living (sounds like professing Christian politicians today). There is no practical application of faith. Which is a contention of the author regarding Israel and the law, that faith and love were replaced by tradition and duty.

    Where is the discussion about the miracles, the evidence that Jesus is from God? Where is the humility in searching for the truth and the presence of Almighty God in Jesus? Only in Nicodemus are such things found, and in Paul after God put him on his knees.
    But, thanks to the marvelous working of God; the high priest speaks truth. Jesus will die for the whole nation of God’s people. Interestingly the prophecy is not speaking of the physical nation of Israel. God’s people are known by another characteristic as shown throughout all of the scriptures; faith.

    Heb. 11:11-16 Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised. 12 Therefore sprang there even of one, and him as good as dead, so many as the stars of the sky in multitude, and as the sand which is by the sea shore innumerable. 13 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. 14 For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country.15 And truly, if they had been mindful of that country from whence they came out, they might have had opportunity to have returned. 16 But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.
    Love it, those who are in the position to be the sons of God are the ones least interested in lineage, tribe, and birthright. Their relationship with God is personal in nature, based on love; they joyfully rejoice, instead of jealously craving, or mistakenly assuming.


    The gospel of Jesus Christ, the kingdom of God, would be preached in all the world; and those that are of faith will believe that gospel, they will walk after God’s purpose, in a loving relationship with God into the life of the age, and the ages of the ages.


2. The resurrection of Lazarus foreshadows the resurrection of Christ Jesus.
    Jn. 12:9-29 Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was there: and they came not for Jesus' sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead. 10 But the chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus also to death; 11 Because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus. 12 On the next day much people that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, 13 Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord. 14 And Jesus, when he had found a young ass, sat thereon; as it is written, 15 Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass's colt. 16 These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him, and that they had done these things unto him. 17 The people therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare record. 18 For this cause the people also met him, for that they heard that he had done this miracle. 19 The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him. 20 And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast: 21 The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus. 22 Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus. 23 And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified. 24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. 25 He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal. 26 If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour. 27 Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour. 28 Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again. 29 The people therefore, that stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered: others said, An angel spake to him..
  a). Lazarus represents Jesus and prepares the way for Jesus.
    Verses 9-11: Of note, it is easy to see Lazarus as a type of Jesus, and Jesus as a type of God the Father. God is the one that should be glorified, but people come because they hear of Jesus (Lazarus). But God is still glorified.
    Please note one way the gospel can be spread. People hear the word of the resurrection from the dead, some people are then moved to see the one that was raised from the dead, and then to see the one that raised him from the dead (verses 9-11,17-19 ); many believe on Jesus in this process. It might be a simplified version, but this is one way the gospel is spread.

    Rom. 10:14-21 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? 15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things! 16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report? 17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. 18 But I say, Have they not heard? Yes verily, their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world. 19 But I say, Did not Israel know? First Moses saith, I will provoke you to jealousy by them that are no people, and by a foolish nation I will anger you. 20 But Esaias is very bold, and saith, I was found of them that sought me not; I was made manifest unto them that asked not after me. 21 But to Israel he saith, All day long I have stretched forth my hands unto a disobedient and gainsaying people.
    The goal is for people to believe in Jesus the Son of God, and in God the Father. But to believe people must hear, because faith comes by hearing. The effect of faith is seen as people of faith, in this case the gentiles, are moved to seek and to serve Christ Jesus and God.


    There are two things to note for the purpose of this study. Jesus being glorified in His death and resurrection; and that because of this miraculous and glorious event, many believe. This is referenced more than once in this passage.

b). The hour is come that the son of man should be glorified.
    Jn. 12:20-23 And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast: 21 The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus. 22 Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus. 23 And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified. c.f. John 7:39.
    The context in which this statement is made suggests more than is apparent. Things that were discussed in the Romans study. The reference to the Greeks that want to see Jesus, followed by Jesus statement, ‘the hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified’, is speaking of the gentiles, and salvation, that is, the mystery. It is time for Jesus to be glorified in the eyes of all the world. Time that the people of all nations see that Jesus is glorious!
    That the Son of God would see the ‘certain Greeks’ that hope to see Him; might be a normal request to us, but a strange thought to the disciples.

    Mk. 7:24-30 And from thence he arose, and went into the borders of Tyre and Sidon, and entered into an house, and would have no man know it: but he could not be hid. 25 For a certain woman, whose young daughter had an unclean spirit, heard of him, and came and fell at his feet: 26 The woman was a Greek, a Syrophenician by nation; and she besought him that he would cast forth the devil out of her daughter. 27 But Jesus said unto her, Let the children first be filled: for it is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it unto the dogs. 28 And she answered and said unto him, Yes, Lord: yet the dogs under the table eat of the children's crumbs. 29 And he said unto her, For this saying go thy way; the devil is gone out of thy daughter. 30 And when she was come to her house, she found the devil gone out, and her daughter laid upon the bed.
    c.f. John 4:5-10; Luke 10:30-37
    Observant Jews have limited dealings with Gentiles. But now things will change. The time of God dealing only with Israel is almost at an end. It is time for Jesus to be glorified of all mankind, that are willing to see the glory of God and Jesus Christ (Acts 28:22-31).


    Remember our discussion; The hour is come that the son of man should be glorified (John 12:23).
    John 17:1-6 These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee: 2 As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him. 3 And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. 4 I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do. 5 And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was. 6 I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world: thine they were, and thou gavest them me; and they have kept thy word.
    This just seems to be a very precious bit of scripture. John 17 is the longest recorded exchange between God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ. But it is not a casual conversation; these words say a lot about God’s plan for those that are His people. And, ...
    interestingly John 17 shares many similarities with the Lord’s Prayer! More on this later, if it is the Lord’s will.
    Note: the hour has come for the Son of God to be glorified, in order that Jesus may glorify the Father; a, if not, the purpose of Jesus, Salvation is another purpose of Jesus that also is associated with the Son and the Father being glorified.
    Further discussion of John 17 will be saved until another time, if it is the Lord’s will.

    Jn. 13:21-32 When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. 22 Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake. 23 Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved. 24 Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he should ask who it should be of whom he spake. 25 He then lying on Jesus' breast saith unto him, Lord, who is it? 26 Jesus answered, He it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped it. And when he had dipped the sop, he gave it to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon. 27 And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly. 28 Now no man at the table knew for what intent he spake this unto him. 29 For some of them thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus had said unto him, Buy those things that we have need of against the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor. 30 He then having received the sop went immediately out: and it was night. 31 Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him. 32 If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in himself, and shall straightway glorify him.
    Judas takes the sop and leaves, satan having entered into him, and it is night. When Judas was gone out, Jesus says, now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in Him ...’.
    What happens at this time, or shall we say, what begins to happen at this time? Judas is on his way to betray Jesus, but who sent him on his way?
    Question, did Jesus control the moment that satan entered into Judas, and is this the reason that Jesus says, now is the Son of man glorified; because Jesus has set into motion the final chapter of His life on earth as the Son of man? A decision that Jesus willingly makes as the servant of the Father. Judas had made plans for the betrayal, did Jesus set in motion the final act (just curious)?

    Speaking of decisions (Judas); Remember the two tribes of Israel that decided not to enter the promise the land, but to make their home on the east side of Jordan. Considering the scriptures that discuss this, it is a big deal. Reuben and Gad made the decision to take their inheritance, but not where God intended it to be, they decided without consideration for the will of God. Therefore they have no inheritance in the promise land (Numbers 32:1-33; Joshua 22: -34). They could have taken another path, trusting in Jehovah God, up until the moment they walked the wrong path.
    Do the people of God today make decisions that keep them from being closer to God?
    Off topic thought: Note the signs of a healthy relationship, also present in John 17:1&5; the Father and the Son share the glory. The glory of one is the glory of the other.

    Mk. 14:33-44 And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy; 34 And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here, and watch. 35 And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. 36 And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt. 37 And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour? 38 Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak. 39 And again he went away, and prayed, and spake the same words. 40 And when he returned, he found them asleep again, (for their eyes were heavy,) neither wist they what to answer him. 41 And he cometh the third time, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: it is enough, the hour is come; behold, the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. 42 Rise up, let us go; lo, he that betrayeth me is at hand. 43 And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders. 44 And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely.
    As recorded in the book of John, this passage chronologically follows Judas receiving the sop.
    Verse 36; Consider that doing the will of our Father glorifies Him. We began the discussion of, ‘II. B. Thy will be done’, with this premise; ‘When is the will of God done? Consider, is the will of God for mankind to willingly follow God?’
    We did mention at that time that it is the doing of the will of God that glorifies God. But take a moment and consider it again. As Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith showed; faithful service to God accomplishes the will of God and brings glory to God. Do you remember the unseen servant (Joshua study)? By doing the masters will they bring glory to God.
    That God is viewed to be worthy of faithful obedience, glorifies God in the eyes of all of the creation, on earth and in heaven.
    It is written, the hour is come for Jesus to be glorified; or, now is the Son of man glorified and God is glorified in Him. It appears that the event that glorifies the Son and the Father is the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead; which happened after a life of proclaiming the Father.
    So the Son of man makes the ultimate sacrifice in service to the Father. Now is the Son of man glorified, ... when Jesus gave the sop to Judas, obedience glorifies the Father.
    Faith inspires action on the part of the faithful.


  aa). The Father hath glorified the Son.
    Our text is, ...
    Jn. 21:17-19 He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep. 18 Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not. 19 This spake he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he saith unto him, Follow me.

    Acts 3:12-16 And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so earnestly on us, as though by our own power or holiness we had made this man to walk? 13 The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up, and denied him in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let him go. 14 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you; 15 And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses. 16 And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.
    Remember our discussion; The hour is come that the son of man should be glorified. Go ahead, guess who it is that glorifies the Son? Well, you might think there are other voices that glorify the Son; and you would be correct. But which voice is the most significant? God has glorified His Son Jesus, for the glory of all that believe in Him.
    This passage of scripture is associating the miracle done by Peter and John with Jesus being glorified. The sixteenth verse says, that the name of Jesus and faith in His name is what has healed this lame man. Which is evidence that God the Father has glorified Jesus.
    Therefore, God thinks, supposes, or is the opinion that Jesus is glorious (God has glorified Jesus) and the result of this is that Jesus is very much alive and working in the lives of His people, and working in the world to accomplish the will of God. Jesus is the firstborn of the dead, a new creation, a Spiritual or heavenly being, who will never live life like the people of the earth do.
    Jesus the Son of man has been received up into glory (1Timothy 3:16); He is again the son of God, but also the firstborn from the dead a new creation of God.
    The Son of man pleased the Father, and as the author and finisher of our faith He shows us the path to walk. Are we walking this pathway, the way that glorifies the Father, the pathway of doing the will of the Father?

    It might seem like silliness to many, but the preaching of Jesus 24/7 misses something that needs to be said; ‘Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name’. Have no doubts, preach Jesus with vigor, but remember who Jesus preached and served.

  bb). Stephen saw the glory of God.
    Acts 7:48-60 Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet, 49 Heaven is my throne, and earth is my footstool: what house will ye build me? saith the Lord: or what is the place of my rest? 50 Hath not my hand made all these things? 51 Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist the Holy Ghost: as your fathers did, so do ye. 52 Which of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? and they have slain them which shewed before of the coming of the Just One; of whom ye have been now the betrayers and murderers: 53 Who have received the law by the disposition of angels, and have not kept it. 54 When they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed on him with their teeth. 55 But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up stedfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God, 56 And said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God. 57 Then they cried out with a loud voice, and stopped their ears, and ran upon him with one accord, 58 And cast him out of the city, and stoned him: and the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man's feet, whose name was Saul. 59 And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. 60 And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.
    It is interesting to note that the Son is not preferred before the Father in the words of Stephen. This should be no surprise; the preaching of God the Father is a natural occurrence if you are going to preach about Jesus. It is the teaching of the whole bible, they are one (John 17).

    It is also interesting that when Stephen saw God on His throne with Jesus at His right hand, he says he saw the glory of God. That means that in his opinion, judgement, or view; God is glorious. Why is Stephen noticing just the glory of God?
    Jesus is at the right hand of the Father ...
    John 13:31 Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him. 32 If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in himself, and shall straightway glorify him.
    ... which glorifies God the Father.

    Stephen can see Jesus and the Father, but only the glory of the Father is mentioned. How to understand this, how to explain this? One possibility is the word ‘saw’, as in he had never seen the glory of God with his eyes before; but he also ‘saw’ Jesus in heaven and does not comment on it. Another possibility is that the resurrection of Jesus has helped Stephen to see (1492 to perceive) the glory of God, that is, to know or understand the glory of God.
    The glory of the Father is further shown with Jesus standing at His right hand; it shows that God is everything that Jesus said He was, that the Father is real, that He has power on earth to do as He pleases, and that He has power over death. Jesus standing on the right hand of the Father also shows that the things taught by the Father, from the book of beginnings (Genesis) were all true, the law and the prophets, all true; the sacrifices, the tabernacle and priesthood, all true. A glorious moment for those that believe in and follow after the Father and the Son.
    The Father is glorified in the Son and the Son is glorified in the Father.

    Also note what might seem like incongruities if one (Father or Son) is to be viewed as over the other. In verse 1-51 Stephen is speaking of the Father and His dealings with His people Israel, no mention of Jesus. Next Stephen sees Jesus and the Father, but mentions only the glory of God. Finally, Stephen, with his last words calls upon Lord Jesus to receive his spirit. Stephen does not prefer, or elevate one over the other.

  c). The resurrection of Jesus glorifies God, or Miracles glorify God.
    Miracles show the power of God, which when seen of mankind give reason to glorify God, and to see that God is glorious.
    Remember the earlier discussions about the resurrection of Lazarus from the dead?
    Jn. 11:4 When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby.

    Jn. 12:9-11 9 Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was there: and they came not for Jesus' sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead. 10 But the chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus also to death; 11 Because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.
    Not sure if the people of God would be bothered by this thought: but miracles were performed for a reason throughout the scriptures, a purpose beyond the obvious need expressed in the scriptures.

  aa). For example.
    Exod. 14:15-21 And the LORD said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward: 16 But lift thou up thy rod, and stretch out thine hand over the sea, and divide it: and the children of Israel shall go on dry ground through the midst of the sea. 17 And I, behold, I will harden the hearts of the Egyptians, and they shall follow them: and I will get me honour upon Pharaoh, and upon all his host, upon his chariots, and upon his horsemen. 18 And the Egyptians shall know that I am the LORD, when I have gotten me honour upon Pharaoh, upon his chariots, and upon his horsemen. 19 And the angel of God, which went before the camp of Israel, removed and went behind them; and the pillar of the cloud went from before their face, and stood behind them: 20 And it came between the camp of the Egyptians and the camp of Israel; and it was a cloud and darkness to them, but it gave light by night to these: so that the one came not near the other all the night. 21 And Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the LORD caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea dry land, and the waters were divided.
    Israel is at the Red Sea and the army of Egypt is behind them. It appears that the nation of Israel will be killed on the spot with no means of escape. So, the miracle of the parting of the Red Sea is no problem, right? There is an obvious reason for the miracle that is performed. God parts the Red Sea and the people of God cross to safety, the waters collapse on the army of Egypt and God gets honor upon Pharaoh, and upon his army. No more to see here, it is simple and easy to understand; no more to see beyond the obvious need.
    But, is that really the only reason for this miracle?

  bb). The story of the Red Sea was heard in ...
    The author was surprised to find in the book of Joshua, that the story of the parting of the Red Sea had spread into the land of Canaan, with great effect, and was still spoken of forty years later.
    Jos. 2:8-15 And before they were laid down, she came up unto them upon the roof; 9 And she said unto the men, I know that the LORD hath given you the land, and that your terror is fallen upon us, and that all the inhabitants of the land faint because of you. 10 For we have heard how the LORD dried up the water of the Red sea for you, when ye came out of Egypt; and what ye did unto the two kings of the Amorites, that were on the other side Jordan, Sihon and Og, whom ye utterly destroyed. 11 And as soon as we had heard these things, our hearts did melt, neither did there remain any more courage in any man, because of you: for the LORD your God, he is God in heaven above, and in earth beneath. 12 Now therefore, I pray you, swear unto me by the LORD, since I have shewed you kindness, that ye will also shew kindness unto my father's house, and give me a true token: 13 And that ye will save alive my father, and my mother, and my brethren, and my sisters, and all that they have, and deliver our lives from death. 14 And the men answered her, Our life for yours, if ye utter not this our business. And it shall be, when the LORD hath given us the land, that we will deal kindly and truly with thee. 15 Then she let them down by a cord through the window: for her house was upon the town wall, and she dwelt upon the wall.
    Rahab the harlot is speaking. Note her words, ‘I know that the Lord hath given you the land, ...’. Rahab’s faith is seen in these words, faith that separates her from all of the other inhabitants of Jericho.
    Then she says, ‘... and that your terror is fallen upon us, and the inhabitants of the land faint because of you’; this is one of the greater applications of the parting of the Red Sea. God used the parting of the Red Sea to weaken the people of the land.
    Note the emphasis placed on ‘the land’. The people of the land have not just heard of the parting of the red Sea, they also have heard that that the almighty God has given the land of Canaan to Israel for an everlasting inheritance.

    The terror of the Lord is fallen on them. The people of God, like the world, to easily overlook the power of God, and become where they are not moved by the miracles, the demonstrations of the power of God.

  cc). Red Sea in the New Testament?
    And in the New Testament something else is learned that happened at the Red Sea.
    1 Corinthians 10:1 Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; 2 And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; 3 And did all eat the same spiritual meat; 4 And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.
    According to God’s purpose we find a very real New Testament application. Even now it does not seem obvious, or is it just the author?
    So the obvious application for a miracle might not be all that God intends. Plus, how much does mankind, and the people of God, really understand of the things of God, the purpose of God, and of the words of God?

  dd). The beginning of miracles.
    John 2:1-11 And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: 2 And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage. 3 And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine. 4 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come. 5 His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it. 6 And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece. 7 Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim. 8 And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it. 9 When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom, 10 And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now. 11 This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.
    The first miracle had an interesting effect. The disciples believed on Him. Does this mean that the disciples did not believe on Him previously? Or, is the effect of the miracle that immature faith has grown? Interestingly that same faith has more growing to do.
    This first miracle also shows the relationship between glory (1391 opinion, judgement, view) and miracles.

  ee). This effect continues throughout the scriptures.
    Jn. 2:23-25 Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, in the feast day, many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did. 24 But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men, 25 And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man.
    Are we disappointed that faith is not always an unprompted thing. Do not be disappointed, faith might never be an unprompted thing. Do not discount the work of God in the hearts of mankind, and remember that the creation is a witness of the power of God.

    John 6:1-2 After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias. 2 And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased.
    People see something amazing and want to know more about it. This is actually healthy curiosity that God has given to mankind to seek after God and not wickedness; but like almost all good or benign things, it can be used for wickedness.

    Jn. 6:13-15 Therefore they gathered them together, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves, which remained over and above unto them that had eaten. 14 Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said, This is of a truth that prophet that should come into the world. 15 When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone.
    This discussion is amazing; sometimes people want the miracle without a commitment, that is, without self-examination, repentance, conversion, forgiveness, and the relationship with God that follows.

    Jn. 11:45-46 Then many of the Jews which came to Mary, and had seen the things which Jesus did, believed on him. 46 But some of them went their ways to the Pharisees, and told them what things Jesus had done.
    Reading about the resurrection of Lazarus reminded the author of God’s purpose regarding miracles, or demonstrations of the power of God.

    Jn. 12:9-11 Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was there: and they came not for Jesus' sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead. 10 But the chief priests consulted that they might put Lazarus also to death; 11 Because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.

    Jn. 12:17-23 The people therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of his grave, and raised him from the dead, bare record. 18 For this cause the people also met him, for that they heard that he had done this miracle. 19 The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone after him. 20 And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast: 21 The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus. 22 Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus. 23 And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.

  ff). But miracles are not necessary to believe.
    Jn. 4:39-43 And many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him for the saying of the woman, which testified, He told me all that ever I did. 40 So when the Samaritans were come unto him, they besought him that he would tarry with them: and he abode there two days. 41 And many more believed because of his own word; 42 And said unto the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world. 43 Now after two days he departed thence, and went into Galilee.
    Interesting to note that Jesus, and the words of Jesus to the Samaritans, are enough to spur faith. Miracles are not required. For Israel, the people of God, many miracles happened; and for those miracles the leaders of Israel wanted to kill Jesus, and Lazarus.