Scripture engagement leads to knowing God—and lives changed forever. Now more than ever, Americans need to know God’s Word and the hope we have in its transformative message. The State of the Bible is a yearly, in-depth study, asking Americans their opinions and practices relating to the Bible, all made possible by generous supporters like you.
These Bible insights can provide critical information and give you direction for your Biblical ministry to help better serve the needs of people in your community.
Your Prayer Is Needed: 4 Ways to Pray for Bible Societies in the Middle East
Friday, June 13, 2025, saw an escalation of the longstanding tension between Israel and Iran, with many deaths and increased uncertainty for the future. We know that our questions about the violence, suffering, and brokenness we see in our world have no easy answers. But when we turn to God’s Word in such times, we find an anchor. We take…
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The Bibles You Share Help Our Troops Grow Stronger in Christ!
The military edition Bibles and related Scripture resources you help provide are uniquely designed for our Troops and Veterans. Here's one note of thanks, written to you by a Service member grateful for your incredible gift: “Thank you for offering the Word of God to Soldiers everywhere. I found myself relying on the Lord heavily when I went through the…
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Global News Update: June 2025
PRAY FOR STAFF IN DIFFICULT REGIONS: Please remember to pray for Bible Society staff who work in difficult regions worldwide. The latest Open Doors’ World Watch List, which ranks the 50 most difficult placesto be a Christian, shows: More than 12 Christians are killed for their faith each day. 7,679 churches or public Christian properties were attacked or forced to…
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“Having My Own Bible Is an Incredible Experience!”
When Shahla* heard there was an audio Bible listening group near her home, she was eager to attend. Roughly 2% of South Asians are Christian, and obstacles like poverty, illiteracy, and persecution make it difficult to access God’s Word and the hope of the Gospel. The generosity of partners like you is helping more people in this South Asian country…
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A Hindu Family Embraces Faith in Jesus
A life of torment nearly destroyed Raja*. He was raised in an orthodox Hindu family in Asia. After he married and had a family of his own, he continued the tradition of worshipping idols. However, Raja and his family felt plagued by oppressive spirits. It became so bad that he spent a great deal of money on rituals, sacrifices, and…
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You’re Providing Bibles and Training for Those Called to Lead New Believers
As the church in China continues to experience exponential growth, the lack of trained ministry leaders has reached a crisis level. One minister there describes the situation as having too many sheep without a shepherd, noting, “Whenever I visit rural churches, I come across many Christians who are not clear about their beliefs, making them susceptible to the lure of…
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