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.
Bible-based trauma healing launches in the Middle East
In a small room just outside of the city of Amman, Jordan, nearly 50 people gathered in December to attend the first Bible-based trauma healing session in the Middle East.Trauma healing is especially urgent for the church in Jordan because of the large number of Syrian and Iraqi refugees who are flooding into the country after experiencing violence and war.…
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In Egypt, Bible Society Responds to Killings with Scripture
In the wake of innumerable atrocities committed by ISIS, we mourn the latest loss of twenty-one of our Christian brothers and sisters beheaded by the Lybian branch of extremists. The gruesome video of their murders, released on Sunday, showed their last moments to be those of prayer and crying out to God, praise on their lips. Pope Francis called those…
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Acquiring a Taste for God’s Word
The forty days of Lent is the season of the Church year that I appreciate most. Less flashy than Christmas or Easter, Lent has a sweetness that is the more delightful for being an acquired taste.Sweetness is likely not the first word that comes to mind when we think of Lent. We’re more likely to mention giving up sugar or…
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Expanding Bible Outreach in Laos
LAOS - After 10 years of careful and consistent ministry in Laos, the prayers of God’s people are being answered. Oppression is giving way to the desire for God’s Word. American Bible Society is launching its most widespread program of Bible distribution ever in Laos, working with local churches and Christian leaders.There are currently more than 140,000 Christians in Laos.…
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Hope and Healing for God’s Children
Maria had nothing to live for. The 16-year-old from Bolivia was tired of the abuse from her uncle and cousin. She was tired of the pain, the fear, and the emptiness inside. But Maria had a plan. “I decided to commit suicide by jumping off the bridge,” she remembers. “I felt dirty on the inside. I felt like my life…
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Building Translation on Prayer
Over 1 billion people around the world still lack access to a complete Bible in their heart language. More than 1,800 languages still await the start of Bible translation. The good news is that with new technology and creative partnerships from the Every Tribe Every Nation alliance (ETEN), we have seen the hard work of Bible translation accelerated by 500%.…
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