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.
Audio Bibles Impact Ugandan Nursing Home
Willy didn’t have many choices in life. He was forced to quit school early to work in Uganda’s copper mines. After the underground work damaged his lungs, Willy was forced to retire with just a thank you for his service. And with his family unable to care for him, Willy was forced to live in a nursing home.Again and again,…
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“I get everything in the Bible.”
Growing up in Bangladesh, Adi* was very lonely. He remembers there was never enough of anything — food, love, or attention. When he was seven years old, Adi’s life changed. His barren life became even bleaker. “My mother went away with another guy, leaving my father behind,” Adi remembers. “My younger brother was a baby then and I fed him…
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God’s Word Comforts Refugees
After her home in the Middle East was firebombed, Layla, her husband, and their six children lived among the ruins for 21 days before the gunfire stopped and they could safely escape. As a refugee bound for Jordan, Layla saw several people killed on the road. She learned that three of her brothers died in the fighting and that a…
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Amid Conflict, People Turn to Scripture
Millions worldwide have been driven from their homes due to conflicts of every degree imaginable. People in places like South Sudan, Ukraine, and the Middle East have been displaced —sometimes for years. It’s a crisis that’s led to a huge demand for Scripture. “Amid tension, people are looking for the comfort and stability that is found in the Word of…
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Reaching the Next Generation with a Bible in Their Heart Language
Have you ever tried reading a book written in Old English and published centuries ago? If you have, you know how difficult it can be to understand. It’s English, but very different from how we read, write, and speak today. Yet, this has been the reality for Hebrew-speaking Christians all over Israel.The current printed Hebrew Bible is ancient, going back…
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A New Bible Translation in Kenya
After years of tireless work, more than three million Kalenjin speakers in Kenya now have a Bible translated into their heart language. The Bible Society recently launched the Revised Kalenjin Bible translation, and it will serve speakers of eight Kalenjin dialects. “I am happy that today I received a Bible that I can identify with and understand well,” said Teresa.…
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