RVL The Study

From the creator of the acclaimed That the World May Know series!

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Change the way your small group reads the Bible and embark on a transformative journey of deepening your understanding and practice of discipleship.

As Christians, we know that the Bible is the blueprint for our faith, and its promises hold the hope and strength we need each day.

But did you know that it also reveals how you and your small group can have an impact on serving alongside God to redeem His world as an all-in disciple? God did not create you to be a spectator in life, He created you to put His love and grace on display, redeeming broken relationships and bringing healing to His creation.

That’s why we want you to experience this exclusive new 4-season streaming digital Bible study from acclaimed author and teacher Ray Vander Laan. RVL takes us on a comprehensive journey of spiritual growth, gaining insights from Scripture, history, and cultural context to deepen your discipleship and live as faithful followers of Jesus Christ.

This groundbreaking series is available exclusively from Focus on the Family. In these four seasons, you will….

  • Build a strong foundation by valuing Scripture and its context.
  • Explore the roots of discipleship and your role as a disciple, tracing it back to ancient Israel.
  • Immerse yourself in the daily life of first-century Jews under Roman rule to understand Jesus' teachings and the significance of His life.
  • Learn to be a modern disciple and live out your faith authentically to change the world around you.

Jesus did not come to raise up admirers but imitators — women and men who embody his redemptive love and transform the world. This is what it means to be a disciple, and this 4-season study will empower you to embrace your calling like never before.

Seasons 1-4 are now available for you to purchase and begin streaming!


Preview what this series offers – watch a free episode from each season below.


Preview what this series offers – watch a free episode from each season below.

This 4-season Bible study is the culmination of Ray’s Life’s work of searching for a deeper understanding of God’s Word, and discovering the calling God has on his life. In these episodes, we hope you catch RVL’s passion around the privilege of our call and how we, as disciples, can change the world around us through God’s power.

Season 1 Episode 6

Season 2 Episode 5

Season 3 Episode 3

Season 4 Episode 3

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I thought this was THE BEST series on discipleship I have ever experienced. It made my faith come alive. It was not your “usual” discipleship series. I was blown away by the things it taught me. Opened my eyes. I look forward to the future series. The artistry in this video is amazing. RVL is amazing. Truly a gift from God.

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Season 1 Episode 6

Season 2 Episode 5

Season 2 Episode 5

Season 4 Episode 3

I thought this was THE BEST series on discipleship I have ever experienced. It made my faith come alive. It was not your “usual” discipleship series. I was blown away by the things it taught me. Opened my eyes. I look forward to the future series. The artistry in this video is amazing. RVL is amazing. Truly a gift from God.

– Anonymous

About Ray Vander Laan

Ray Vander Laan is a master in biblical context who, for the first time, is sharing his methods to a wider audience. Ray’s passionate style of teaching connects with students of all ages and inspired his founding of That The World May Know®, a ministry focused on location-based teaching of scripture. He has personally guided over 10,000 people on study tours and released 18 volumes of educational content. RVL Discipleship™ is the culmination of his time in the physical steps of the Rabbi.

40 years of life’s work. Four seasons of learning. One purpose: to build disciples who bring shalom.