The resurrection of Lazarus was the last miracle Jesus performed before his crucifixion and his own resurrection. This miracle performed by Jesus holds great significance and is referenced in modern media and pop culture very often.  It signified Jesus defeating one universal trouble that all of mankind, irrespective of who or what they are in life, faces - Death. It showed that Jesus was all-powerful and the ultimate savior of mankind as even a force as great as death could not defeat him.