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Know the Bible to Live the Bible

40 Video Lessons. One transformational Year. A firm foundation for the whole family.

See what real students have to day:

Know the Bible to Live the Bible

40 Video Lessons. One transformational Year. A firm foundation for the whole family.

See what real students have to day:

About

The Curriculum

Get lifetime access for an unlimited number of students!

RVL Discipleship: The Curriculum is more than a Bible study—it's a faith-deepening journey that brings the Bible to life and ignites a love for Scripture. Led by renowned teacher Ray Vander Laan, this dynamic video-based Bible curriculum helps students connect the Bible’s ancient context with their everyday lives. Designed for high school students, this curriculum empowers the next generation to grow spiritually, think biblically, and live boldly for Christ.

Start your students on this journey today—and watch their faith come alive as this curriculum guides your students through four engaging units:

1.   Learn how to interpret Scripture through its historical and cultural lens
2.   Discover God’s design for family, community, and identity
3.   Encounter the life and mission of Jesus Christ
4.   Understand what it means to truly follow Him as a modern-day disciple.

What the

Course Includes

  • 40 lessons total, each about 30 minutes
  • Teacher syllabus & materials
  • Homework assignments & essay tests
  • Student materials
  • Reference maps
  • Glossary of Hebrew words
  • Bibliography & suggested reading material
  • Lifetime access for an unlimited amount of students!

What the

Course Includes

  • 40 lessons total, each about 30 minutes
  • Teacher syllabus & materials
  • Homework assignments & essay tests
  • Student materials
  • Reference maps
  • Glossary of Hebrew words
  • Bibliography & suggested reading material
  • Lifetime access for an unlimited amount of students!

Testimonials

"RVL Discipleship is as riveting to me as it is to our 15-, 13-, and 11-year olds. I like how it’s a high school senior-level class made accessible to all ages and stages within the home. We’re a home-educating family, and one of the very few things I wish our kids could experience from “regular school” is that Bible teacher who makes Scripture come alive... That’s RVL!

Thanks for making this curriculum available. It’s the most important 30 minutes of our educational day for sure."

"Thank you so much for your time... I listened to the free lessons and was instantly hooked. I’m so excited to start this. It is a blessing. Thank you so much!"

"We just started Lesson 1 and it was so, so POWERFUL! Wow, not only did all four of my kids, from K-7th grade learn, but I learned so much, too! I can’t wait for Lesson 2. Thank you again! Such a blessing."

"I have loved watching RVL’s videos. His stories and perspective wake up my mind and heart to reality, and I can see that on my kids’ faces. They’re engaged. They’re tracking."

Try it for Free!

Deciding if RVL Discipleship: The Curriculum is right for your student? Dive into two free sample lessons to experience firsthand the transformative power of our curriculum. Watch these engaging lesson videos, review the comprehensive syllabus, and get the sample lesson materials designed to nurture your student’s spiritual growth. These sample lessons include: sample syllabus, Lesson 5 – Throw Your Stone video, Lesson 30 – Rabbis and Disciples video, coordinating instructor and student guides.

Introducing

Ray Vander Laan

Ray Vander Laan, also known as RVL, is a respected biblical educator and ordained minister in the Christian Reformed Church. As chair of biblical cultural studies at Holland Christian Schools, Michigan, he captivates students with his deep understanding of Scripture. Ray’s influence extends beyond the classroom through That the World May Know Ministries, where his fervent commitment to contextualizing the Bible has touched the lives of many. With over 40 years of dedicated service to discipleship, Ray’s innovative teaching methods continue to breathe life into Scripture, leaving an indelible impact on countless individuals.

“A disciple is one who knows God’s path and chooses to walk in it, passionately.”


RAY VANDER LAAN

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