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.
Egypt: Festivals Bring God’s Love to Children
Every year, nearly 200,000 young Egyptians engage Scripture at live Kingo Festivals, a children’s program led by a costumed lion named Kingo who teaches Bible lessons through singing and storytelling. Bible Society of Egypt hosts these events based around their immensely popular cartoon series, “Kingsley’s Meadows.”At the Kingo Festivals, children enjoy drama, games and music, all while interacting with costumed…
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Caribbean: Churches Combat Domestic Violence with Scripture
Bible Societies throughout the Caribbean are hosting workshops on domestic violence at local churches. These workshops equip local pastors to provide Bible-based counseling for victims and perpetrators of domestic violence. The program is expected to reach more than 150,000 people in 2015.Domestic violence has risen significantly in the Caribbean in recent years. While socio-economic and cultural pressures often compel women…
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Ukraine: Bibles Bring Comfort in the Midst of Upheaval
When anti-government protests in the capital city of Kiev turned violent last year, Ukrainian Bible Society distributed Bibles, in addition to medical help, food and water, to citizens affected by the crisis.Thousands were killed and wounded when police clashed with protesters seeking the removal of President Yanukovych. In response, Bible Society volunteers handed out more than 40,000 Bibles in the…
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The Bible Breaking Records in Zambia
Death is no rare thing in Zambia. Pastor Cyrus Miti has performed countless funerals in his day. But this? This was a first. During a funeral service in his village, Pastor Miti was reading aloud from John 11, in which Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead, when he distinctly heard a giggle. His eyes darted around the church. Smiles were…
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Pray Around the World
Bible Societies around the world are helping to spread God’s message of hope and love with those who need it most. Here are prayer requests from a select group of Bible Societies that ask you to lift them up in prayer.GhanaPraise God with Bible Society of Ghana as they celebrate their Golden Jubilee this year; their Bible House opened its…
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Reading the Best Book of All
When she was a little girl, two things happened to Janice Presbrey that would change her life forever. First, Janice lost her mother to cancer when she was 5 years old. And then she learned to read. In the wake of her mother’s death, Janice read constantly. She would panic if she left the house without a book in tow.…
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