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.
Bringing the Light of Scripture to the People of China
At age 72, Su Feng* has lived a long, hard life full of poverty and work. Today, she struggles to survive as a widow caring for her 95-year-old mother-in-law. But you would never know the trials she endures from the smile on her face! Su Feng says her joy comes from what she discovered in the book she holds close…
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Give Thanks, Get Joy
What are you grateful for this Thanksgiving? Studies show that good things come from having an attitude of gratitude. A thankful spirit can produce physical, mental, and social benefits. And people are putting it to the test! More often than ever, social media posts are sprinkled with lists of gratitude. People are practicing the art of journaling, tallying, and recording…
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In the Potter’s Hands
In Northern Israel, 19-year-old Lina steps into a ceramic studio to learn from a master potter—and ultimately about the true Master Potter, God. The trip is arranged by the Arab Israeli Bible Society, a special partner of the safe house for abused girls where Lina lives. From childhood, these girls have witnessed discrimination against women—in society, in the workforce, and…
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Serbian Students Excited to Read Bible Stories
You provided 2,500 Bibles to Serbian students. Teacher Jovica Radovic said 95 percent of her students didn’t own a Bible. When Bible Society of Serbia heard about her situation—and the situation of many teachers like her—they used your gifts to provide Bibles to thousands of students in Serbia. Jovica says, “I believe that this precious gift will encourage our children…
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Bibles Reaching Nigeria’s Unreached
More than 4,700 Nigerians are now hearing God’s Word read over audio Scripture listening devices called Proclaimers. Many of them met Jesus through the JESUS film, a movie that recounts Jesus’s life in epic form.In 2018, Bible Society of Nigeria attracted 34 new partners that showed the JESUS film in places where there was no local church. New believers were…
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Bible Comes Alive for Deaf Mexicans
One thousand members of Mexico’s deaf community have the book of Acts in Mexican Sign Language for the first time. These new video translations are part of the Bible Society of Mexico’s efforts to bring the Bible to life for the 300,000 deaf people who use Mexican Sign Language.Without the Bible in their heart language, only about 1 percent of…
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