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.
They Walk for Days to Distribute Bibles
How do you deliver Bibles to the Patamona people who live in the most remote mountain ranges of Guyana, South America? Just ask Sister Makayla*, the petite, middle-aged Patamona woman who serves as a Bible Society translation coordinator. She and her teams travel three to four days at a time — on foot — to reach the villages that are…
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“It helped us understand how our Lord came into the world to save us . . .”
In order to reach native communities living in the most isolated, rural areas of Mexico, the Bible Society staff must travel on dangerous roads. Then, when the roads run out, they rely on boats, horses, donkeys, and hours of walking. Finally, they reach their destination, where groups of people are amazed that someone cares enough to bring them Bibles and…
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“I want to give God a try.”
“I have been exposed to many waves of abuse that have marked my emotional health,” says Mariel*, a former gang member in El Salvador. There was a time when Mariel had no home. Work was scarce, and gang violence gripped her country. Mariel was a constant target for violence against girls. She turned to a gang for protection, but associating…
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“The Bible helps me to be a model like Jesus.”
When the pandemic struck, it was especially hard for struggling families in Latin America, where about one in four people live in poverty. The ongoing economic effects of the pandemic have pushed millions of more people into difficult financial times. Many believers in countries like Paraguay still struggle to afford their own Bibles. This includes families, as well as children…
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“I lived a dark and twisted life.”
Just two years ago, Carlos* was unrecognizable. The dark path he had followed left him rejected by family and society. Living on the streets of Paraguay as a prostitute . . . addicted to drugs . . . Carlos was trapped in deception, leading what he calls “an empty and aimless life.” He recalls how prostitution opened the door for…
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“I Am Very Happy To Receive My First Bible.”
Felipe* is a young boy entering his teenage years. He and his younger siblings have always gone to church and Sunday school, but it was still difficult for him to live out the lessons of the Bible while growing up. It can be challenging for children in Guatemala like Felipe to know the best way to live their lives. Nearly…
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