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.
GLOBAL MINISTRY UPDATES
HISTORIC CH’OL BIBLE DEDICATION — More than 5,000 gathered in Chiapas, Mexico this spring to celebrate the completion of the Ch’ol Bible translation. Julio Splinker, General Director of the Bible Society of Mexico shares, “After 14 years of hard translation work, the Ch’ol people have in their hands the first study Bible, enabling young people to engage more deeply with…
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“THANK GOD FOR THIS TREASURE YOU BROUGHT FOR US!”
After more than two years of war, most of the buildings surrounding Liliya’s* apartment complex in Kharkiv, Ukraine, have been damaged or destroyed by Russian artillery fire. At 67 years old, Liliya’s faith in God is strong, and she is thankful that her home is still standing. In the years since Russia’s full-scale invasion began, the people of Ukraine have…
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“THIS MESSAGE IS JUST FOR ME!”
“Sometimes, I sit, cry, and ask God, ‘Why did this happen?’” Victoria’s words echo the sense of loss that is now pervasive among so many of the people in Ukraine. For several terrifying months after the war began, Victoria’s village was occupied by Russian soldiers. “My entire yard was covered in bullet casings,” she shares. “I collected two handfuls of…
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YOU’RE EQUIPPING CHINESE PASTORS AND SEMINARY STUDENTS WITH BIBLES AND TOOLS
The vision Yuseng* experienced at church camp when he was 18 changed his life. As he describes it, “A man was holding a torch, about to burn my mouth. He said to me, ‘From now on, use this mouth to speak only God’s Words and not filthy language.’ I screamed, woke up . . . and felt convicted to preach…
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“TRANSLATING THE BIBLE INTO THE LAST LANGUAGES OF THE WORLD.”
Until recently, the Nyaneka people in Angola, Africa had never seen a Bible in their heart language. Thanks to the support of friends like you, the long-awaited translation was completed and released last year. Milja*, age 20, was very excited: “I walked an hour and a half from my community to see with my own eyes what God has done…
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3 Ways to Pray for Survivors of Recent Hurricanes
Send the comfort and hope of God's Word to hurricane victims now. Last month, Hurricane Helene devastated communities throughout the Southeast. Hundreds of lives were lost. Entire towns were washed away. And throughout the region, lack of roads and resources have made delivering humanitarian aid especially difficult. Now, Hurricane Milton has brought more disaster to already struggling communities. Even for…
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