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 Ministry in Amache
As we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this May, American Bible Society praises God for the work of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the Bible cause. Over centuries, our brothers and sisters in these communities have carried God’s Word to waiting people across the United States and around the world. Today, we reflect on the witness…
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For those on the frontlines . . .
Tom Crandall* knows the power of God’s Word for those who face danger. As a U.S. Civil Service employee serving in the Middle East, he has experienced firsthand the calming impact of Military Scripture resources. “In the city, there was a small chapel,” he recalls. “The Chaplain received Military Bibles from American Bible Society for the military men and women.…
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“The Bible has changed me.”
Martina* and her family have lost so much. Flooding in Argentina, where they lived in a small mud hut, took their home and left them with nothing. The West Toba speakers were forced to relocate and many now live in tents, including Martina. “The most difficult time was when there were no fish in the river and we did not…
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“Can I have a children’s Bible?”
While Bible Society team members were on the frontlines in Ukraine visiting soldiers, praying, and passing out Bibles, something odd happened . . . Oleksandr*, a Ukrainian lieutenant, approached the group with a serious look. “Can I have a children’s Bible?” He then explained the special request. Two years ago, when the team previously visited the frontlines, they prayed with…
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Rekindling hope through the Bible
Zhan* was always a dedicated husband and father to his wife and children. He had moved his family from their rural farm to a nearby city to find steady work and provide the best life he could for them. One day, volunteers came to his area passing out Bibles, made available thanks to people like you. Zhan received a copy…
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New Bible Translation Is Nearly Ready In Africa
For the 150,000 Yinzebi speakers in Gabon and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the wait for a full Bible in their heart language is almost over. This translation has been especially difficult for translators for many reasons. Yinzebi has no established linguistic rules, and the community’s culture sometimes lacks context for references in Scripture. For example, Yinzebi speakers live…
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