God's Purpose for Your Life
Do you know what God’s purpose for your life is?
Have you ever asked yourself, “What is God’s purpose for my life?” It’s a common question that many Christians have asked themselves, but the answer can seem elusive. In this video from RVL Discipleship: The Study, Ray Vander Laan (RVL) uses the story of David to make the case that God’s purpose for your life is to become a disciple! Discipleship is the calling that God has for everyone, not just those with extraordinary stories like Moses or famous figures of faith. He highlights how God calls ordinary people—whether they are software engineers, garbage truck drivers, or stay-at-home parents—to join His story and become disciples.
Building on previous episodes about approaching the Bible and understanding its context, RVL encourages viewers to consider how they can apply this knowledge in their own lives. He reminds us that being a disciple means responding to God’s call, no matter how ordinary our lives may seem.
View samples of the study guides for this video Bible study (Season 1, Episode 6):
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RVL Discipleship: The Study – Season 1 – Episode 6
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RVL Discipleship: The Study
RVL Discipleship: The Study is a 4-season video Bible study series led by renowned teacher Ray Vander Laan. Journey through Scripture like never before, as each lesson immerses you in the historical and cultural context of Jesus’ time. Gain new insights into the customs, beliefs, and daily life that shaped the early Christian world, and see firsthand what true discipleship looks like. Through RVL Discipleship: The Study, you’ll be equipped to stand confidently in your faith, knowing that the truths of Scripture remain unshakable. This study will inspire you to actively live out God’s plan in your own life, empowered by a deeper understanding of His Word. Learn more about RVL Discipleship: The Study here.
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 thousands of 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.
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RVL’s teaching style brings the Bible to life with real-world insights that are rooted in deep scriptural truth, each session connects ancient wisdom with modern living. Witness how these teachings can inspire your small group to live boldly for Christ.
Season 1
Jesus’ original disciples really knew their Bible. As modern-day followers of Christ, it is vitally important that we value Scripture in the same way. Season 1 of The Study outlines how we are meant to interact with the Text.
Season 2
Discipleship was formalized with the rise of rabbis in Jewish culture, but the concept really started much earlier than that. Season 2 explores the roots of discipleship, examining how God trained and established the nation of Israel in preparation for Jesus’ ministry to come.
Season 3
What was daily life like for the Jews of Jesus’ day? Season 3 of The Study focuses on Jesus as a man, our God made flesh, who chose to reveal Himself as a first century rabbi to a first century Jewish audience.
Season 4
The fourth and final season of The Study focuses on the practical role of a rabbi’s followers in the first century, unpacking cultural and scriptural implications and applying them to our lives as modern-day followers of Jesus.
RVL Bundle
In RVL Discipleship: The Study, join Bible scholar Ray Vander Laan as he guides you from simply knowing Scripture to experiencing it as a disciple of Jesus. Through the lens of culture, history, and context, you’ll explore what it meant to be one of Jesus’ original disciples—and what that means for us today. This four-season video series invites small groups and individuals to take steps of faith, moving from learning about Christ to living like Him.
RVL Bundle
In RVL Discipleship: The Study, join Bible scholar Ray Vander Laan as he guides you from simply knowing Scripture to experiencing it as a disciple of Jesus. Through the lens of culture, history, and context, you’ll explore what it meant to be one of Jesus’ original disciples—and what that means for us today. This four-season video series invites small groups and individuals to take steps of faith, moving from learning about Christ to living like Him.
RVL Discipleship: The Study Guides
Embark on a transformative journey with our RVL Discipleship: The Study printed participant guides. These guides are your trusted companion to the video episodes as they expertly lead you through the lessons for each of the four seasons of RVL Discipleship: The Study. Within its pages, you’ll uncover thought-provoking discussion questions, and a treasure trove of tools designed to ensure that your study experience is nothing short of enriching and inspiring.
RVL Bundle
In RVL Discipleship: The Study, join Bible scholar Ray Vander Laan as he guides you from simply knowing Scripture to experiencing it as a disciple of Jesus. Through the lens of culture, history, and context, you’ll explore what it meant to be one of Jesus’ original disciples—and what that means for us today. This four-season video series invites small groups and individuals to take steps of faith, moving from learning about Christ to living like Him.
