In John 17:26 Jesus says "I made known your name to them, and I will continue to make it known..." In this fourteenth volume of That the World May Know, you'll deepen your understanding of this passionate revelation to a broken world God longs to redeem. Discover how Jesus triumphantly made God's presence known on Earth, and how he asks you to do the same—bringing God's shalom to the chaos of others.

Sessions include:

  1. Capernaum: Jesus Blinds the Evil One
  2. Decapolis: The Other Side—Jesus and the Man
  3. Crucifixion: The Coronation of a King
  4. Ascension: The King Takes His Throne
  5. Pentecost: God Changed His Address

Designed for use with The Mission of Jesus Video Study 9780310812586 (sold separately). 


Early Church Discovery Guide

by Ray Vander Laan

Published 28 September 2008

This five-session small group Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately) by noted teacher and historian, Ray Vander Laan, is volume five of the That the World May Know series. In this volume, Vander Laan uncovers the passion and commitment early believers displayed as they claimed Jesus in the face of fierce consequences and powerful adversaries.

Faith Lessons is a unique video series that brings God's Word to life with astounding relevance. By weaving together the Bible's fascinating historical, cultural, religious, and geographical contexts, teacher and historian Ray Vander Laan reveals unique insights into the Scriptures' significance for modern believers.

Filmed on location in Caesarea Philippi, Sardis, Pergamum, Ephesus, and Laodicea, these illuminating "faith lessons" afford a new understanding of the Bible that will ground your convictions and transform your life. The Faith Lessons video series is ideal for use in small groups, personal and family Bible studies, and adult Sunday school. Individual believers and families will gain vital insights from long-ago times and cultures through this innovative approach to Bible study.

Lessons include:

  1. Everything to Lose, Nothing to Gain – Filmed in Caesarea Philippi 
  2. The Salt of the Earth – Filmed in Sardis
  3. Where Satan Lives – Filmed in Pergamum
  4. The Mark of the Beast – Filmed in Ephesus
  5. Hot or Cold – Filmed in Laodicea

Designed for use with the Early Church Video Study (sold separately).