According to John 10:24, the Jews gathered around Jesus and asked Him,

How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.

The Lord’s monumental demonstration of divine power and glory, which raised Lazarus from the dead, was His answer to their query.

The raising of Lazarus from the dead was the precursor to His ultimate bout with death on a hill outside of Jerusalem. It was the opening act before the final act, which was the resurrection of Christ Himself.