The message of John 11 verses 25 to 26 focuses on the promise of eternal life and the benefit of faith and belief in Jesus. The opening words of Jesus in this verse are nothing short of extraordinary. He said, "I am the resurrection and the life."

As is often the case in John’s Gospel Jesus is recorded as using the same words with subtlety different meanings. In verse 25 Jesus uses life to refer to resurrection life. So even the one who’s body is buried, if he is a believer, will live despite his death. He will be resurrected.