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.
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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“THIS IS A MIRACLE AUDIO BIBLE.”
God’s Word is reaching thousands of men, women, and children in Kenya — transforming the lives of people like Avilla*, Kelvin*, and Tabitha*. Avilla used to consult with local witch doctors and even became one herself. She recalls, “I didn’t acknowledge God’s power at all. But then I lost my husband, and nobody could help me, not even my fellow…
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“RECEIVING THE BIBLE . . . IT’S LIKE GOD REMEMBERING US.”
Reaching people in the indigenous communities of the Colombian Amazon region can be very treacherous. Local Bible Society teams travel the river in small boats and must negotiate with armed guerrilla groups to access remote areas. You can imagine how someone like Maria* could feel forgotten. As she says, “Everything is difficult here. If you want to earn money, the…
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NEW BIBLE TRANSLATIONS FOR PEOPLE IN AFGHANISTAN — In March, the first translation of the New Testament in Afghan Pashto was completed, in addition to a revised translation of the New Testament in Dari and portions of the Bible translated in Hazaragi. More than 40 different languages are spoken in Afghanistan, with Pashto and Dari being the most prolific. These…
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