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 NEWS UPDATE
VISUAL DISABILITIES — Bible Societies worldwide recently celebrated 200 years of making the Bible and other Scripture resources available in Braille, giant print, and audio format for people with visual disabilities. In addition, several Bible Societies are working to produce a Braille transcription at the end of every new language Bible translation project to help more people develop a personal…
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“GOD SPEAKS WAYUUNAIKI, TOO.”
You helped provide the Wayuu people in Colombia with the first complete Bible translation in their language! There are more than 68 recognized languages in Colombia, and the completion of the first Bible translation for the country’s largest indigenous community was truly a historic moment. The Wayuu people make up nearly 20 percent of Colombia’s indigenous population. Thousands gathered…
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THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF GOD’S WORD IN THE MIDDLE EAST.
“This Bible is more precious to me than anything else I have.” Migrant workers from over 160 different nationalities can be found in the seven Arab states of the Persian-Arabian Gulf. They often endure extreme conditions and hardships in their quest to find work to support their families back home. Your generosity is helping provide Bibles, audio Bibles, and the…
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EIGHT MUSLIM VILLAGES ENCOUNTER CHRIST THROUGH AUDIO BIBLES.
“We want to follow this Jesus who has healed our people.” When the chief of a remote Muslim village in West Africa received an audio Bible in his heart language, a miraculous chain of events transpired. He recognized the words he heard in his heart language to be the truth and subsequently allowed the JESUS Film to be shown to…
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GLOBAL NEWS UPDATE
Giving People access to the Life-changing message of God’s Word! FIRST-EVER BONO-TWI NEW TESTAMENT RELEASED IN GHANA — The Bono-Twi dialect holds a special place in Ghana’s rich linguistic tapestry. The completion of the first New Testament translation was widely celebrated in the Bono community, even by those in the diaspora. The first 5,000 copies were eagerly received…
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BRINGING THE HOPE OF CHRIST AMID GLOBAL WARS AND CONFLICT.
You helped deliver God’s Word to those suffering from the trauma of war, terrorism, and persecution. As wars, terrorism, and intense persecution have created a humanitarian catastrophe worldwide, millions of men and women of all ages are desperately searching for truth, peace, and hope. Over the past year, approximately 20 percent of our Bible Society global network has…
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