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.
“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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“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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“JOY HAS ENGULFED MY FAMILY AND I DON’T WEEP AS MUCH.”
In the rural region of Zimbabwe where Malaika* lives, extreme poverty is common. When her husband passed away, Malaika was left with nothing, forcing her to find employment to keep her children fed, clothed, and enrolled in school. Malaika began selling some of her garden vegetables at the local street market. When members of the local Bible Society visited the…
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“WE USED TO CONSULT WITCH DOCTORS…”
Laurena* was raised in a Christian home in Central Africa. However, like others in her region who do not have access to Bibles, her family often mixed elements of Christianity with local cultural beliefs. Laurena had frequent nightmares as a child and explains, “We used to consult witch doctors because I was afraid to sleep at night.” That began to…
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“THIS BIBLE, TO ME, IS A PRECIOUS TREASURE.”
With a bright smile and her new Bible in hand, Samara* announced, “I decided to follow Jesus!” At 16 years old, Samara had never owned a Bible before. Thanks to partners like you, that changed the day she attended an evangelistic outreach near her town in Central Africa. She was so happy to have a Bible of her own. Now,…
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One Million Bibles for Africa!
“These New Testaments are an answered prayer for my church planting efforts. The residents we’ve been reaching are from very poor families and cannot afford a Bible.” — Pastor Mwangi*, Kenya “I’ve never owned a Bible. At home, we have nothing. It’s so exciting that someone thought of me and brought me a Bible.” — Joseph*, Grade 7, Kenya “Now…
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