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.
Urgent Prayer Needed: 3 Ways to Pray for the Holy Land
Early on the morning of Saturday, October 7, 2023, militants from the terrorist organization Hamas launched a series of surprise attacks in southern Israel, killing at least 700 people. In response, Israel has declared war on Hamas, which is largely concentrated in the Palestinian-majority Gaza Strip and the West Bank. As of this posting, more than 1,300 people have died…
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“All my life, I’ve been waiting to read God’s Word in my own language.”
For many Romani living in Serbia, the hardships they face as an ethnic minority group are varied and distressing. About 1 in 5 Romani cannot read, and high unemployment makes it extremely difficult for them to break the cycle of poverty. This means that many Romani wish to connect with the Bible but struggle due to illiteracy and poverty. However,…
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“It was a God-sent gift” during a terrifying war.
Over a year and a half of war and uncertainty has forever changed the hearts and lives of the people of Ukraine. Many people like Eugenia* have lost their homes in the conflict, and over 13 million people have been displaced. Eugenia was looking forward to retirement from teaching when war broke out, and eventually, a mortar shell destroyed her…
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Ukrainians Are Hungry to Know God
Alina* grew up with her mother, a devout Orthodox Christian, and her father, a hardened atheist. As an adult with grown children of her own, Alina was not interested in religion of any kind. But then, the horrors of war came to her doorstep in Kyiv, Ukraine. Since the Russian invasion began on February 24, 2022, the Ukrainian people have…
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Newly Translated Bibles Help Communities Share the Gospel!
In Vietnam, Hoa* gratefully received a copy of the New Testament that had recently been translated into Tay, her heart language. Though Hoa doesn’t see very well anymore, her daughter began reading it to her daily. “Day after day, my faith in God has grown,” Hoa says. Now, Hoa and her entire family have accepted Jesus! In Angola, Africa, hundreds…
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Explore Historic Bibles with Dr. Liana Lupas in Video Series!
Over the course of history, the world’s best-selling book has been released in many editions, some priceless! And as one of America’s oldest institutions, American Bible Society—founded in 1816—has a large Scripture library just waiting to be explored. In this video series, discover the secrets of more than 20 copies of God’s Word. Your guide is Dr. Liana Lupas, American…
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