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.
“This Bible came along at the right time.”
Growing up, Bob Deyo inherited two legacies from his family — faith and a love for the military. His father was involved in World War II, and Bob followed in his footsteps by joining the Army. He became a staff sergeant and served for nine years. He also grew up in a Christian home but strayed from his faith during…
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Your Prayers Are Still Needed In Fiji
The people of Fiji still need your prayers after the impact of Tropical Cyclone Yasa on the country at the end of 2020. This category 5 cyclone displaced thousands and caused endless damage. People from all over Fiji are reaching out for Bibles and Scripture-based trauma healing materials. This Bible-based program helps people heal from their trauma through God’s word.…
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Churches Caring for Ukrainians Need Your Help: “There Are Never Enough Bibles”
Since the beginning of the devastating war in Ukraine, more than 2 million people have fled to neighboring Poland. “Most people walk in with one bag and two kids,” says Matausz, who is on staff at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church in Kraków, Poland. His church converted a meeting room into a temporary home for 40 refugees. “They left behind their…
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God’s Word in a Warzone
The air in Kyiv is heavy. Black smoke billows from the smoldering ruins of a children’s hospital. Bursts of gunfire ring throughout the city, punctuated by explosions. Air raid sirens wail constantly. The streets are littered with chunks of concrete; some are stained with blood. This is the grim reality of war—difficult for us to look at or name. For…
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War and Peace in Armenia
First came the pandemic. Then came the war. For the people of Armenia, the battle against COVID-19 was crippling. The outbreak of war with Azerbaijan was like pouring gasoline on a fire. “The church was not ready to serve during the pandemic,” says Bible Society of Armenia’s Marianna Apresyan. “Then something worse happened, something we haven’t seen in our worst…
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“Now Our Lord Jesus Speaks Walak!”
Written by Anwar Tjen, the Head of Bible Translation for Indonesian Bible Society —- Tears of joy were streaming down their faces. They were praying and waiting at the entrance of their village in Papua—the easternmost province of Indonesia. The Walak people, with their community and church leaders, had been waiting for the arrival of the Indonesian Bible Society’s team…
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