The Grave Robber - by Mark Batterson (Paperback)

About the Book

New York Times bestselling author and pastor brings to life the seven miracles of Jesus as recorded in the book of John, offering readers the assurance that God still performs the miraculous today.

Book Synopsis

Do we believe that God still does miracles? Do we expect him to move in miraculous ways in our day-in, day-out lives? Maybe we'd like to see miracles, but it's hard to see past our problems. All that is about to change, like water into wine.

"There are miracles all around us all the time," says Mark Batterson, "but you won't see them if you don't know how to look for them."

Now the bestselling author of The Circle Maker reveals the incredible power of the seven miraculous signs of Jesus found in the Gospel of John. Batterson shows how they were not simply something Jesus did in the past, but something he wants to do now, in the present. He shares true stories of people today who are experiencing miracles in their lives. And he brings to light countless miracles, big and small, that we take for granted every day that point us toward the One who healed the sick, calmed the storm, and yes, even raised the dead.

But this is more than a book about miracles. It's a book about the only One who can perform them. Batterson cautions readers, "Don't just seek miracles. Seek Jesus. And if you seek Jesus, miracles will find you."

Nothing has changed since Jesus called Lazarus out of his tomb four days after his funeral. Our impossible situations still double as God's greatest opportunity to reveal his glory. No matter how big the problem is, God is bigger still. Anyone who longs to see God work in miraculous ways today will love Batterson's faith-building, life-giving message.

From the Back Cover

Our impossible situations are God's greatest opportunity to reveal His glory

Sometimes it's hard to believe that God still does miracles. We don't expect Him to move in miraculous ways in our day-in and day-out lives. Maybe we'd like to see miracles, but it's hard to see past our problems.

All that is about to change, like water into wine.


"In his fresh, engaging manner, Mark Batterson invites us to revisit the messages and miracles of Christ. I am thankful for this wonderful book. Our Christian convictions are only as valid as Christ Himself. Mark reminds us that faith in Jesus is worth the risk."--Max Lucado, pastor and bestselling author

"Mark Batterson shows us how to open our eyes to the miraculous and, in doing so, truly see that the One who walked on water and raised people from the dead is still working miracles today."--Rick Warren, founding pastor of Saddleback Church and founder of the P.E.A.C.E. Plan initiative

"If Mark Batterson can't convince you that our God still performs miracles, I doubt anyone could. This book is bound to stoke the fire of your faith, even if all you have left are a few weak embers."--Roma Downey and Mark Burnett, executive producers of The Bible miniseries and Son of God

About the Author

Mark Batterson is the New York Times bestselling author of The Circle Maker. The lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington, DC, Mark has a doctor of ministry degree from Regent University and lives on Capitol Hill with his wife, Lora, and their three children.