The Lord Jesus Christ has the power of life and resurrection. He raised Lazarus from the grave. He did this in his own power. He gives spiritual life today.

Jacob gathered his sons to him and called them to hear his dying words of prophesy. The main phophecy is of Judah and refers to Shiloh coming. He prophesied the coming of Messiah, Jesus Christ.

The Lord Jesus Christ was born of a virgin, according to God's plan. The prophecy was fulfilled.

The context here is the previous chapter where a man who was born blind received his sight from Jesus and consequently, he was excommunicated by the Pharisees. Jesus described such as thieves and robbers and he declared that all true shepherds must come through Him alone.