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.
God’s Word Living and Active
As a child of Namibia’s nomadic Ovaherero people group, Watjanga Muharukula grew up surrounded by stories, although not the kind you can read in a book. Watjanga’s people are oral and visual communicators. Every day, they gather around a fire and tell stories through song, dance, drama, and poetry. One of these stories from Watjanga’s childhood changed his life forever.…
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His Truth Is Marching On
For 200 years, American Bible Society’s financial partners have helped military service members and their families find comfort in the Scriptures during their hours of great need. From the heartbreak of the Civil War to recent conflicts in the Middle East, faithful partners like you have been there with God’s Word—strengthening the men and women who courageously serve our nation.These…
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Pray Around the World
Bible Societies around the world are sharing God’s message of hope and love with those who need it most. Here are prayer requests from a select group of these Bible Societies. 1. Guatemala Please pray for Bible Society of Guatemala as it updates the Bible for the Quiché language group. The current Quiché Bible contains an outdated alphabet, which prevents…
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Running the Race
The walls of Noah Barnhart’s bedroom are covered in medals from high school cross country and track meets. But in July 2016, Noah decided to run for a much bigger prize—to share God’s Word with people in China. It all began when Noah heard a missionary explain the urgent need for Bibles in rural China. This sparked a desire in…
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“This Is the Best Book Ever Written!”
Youxian, age 67, and her husband Yuangui, age 74, live at the end of the road, on what seems like the edge of the world.Their small hut sits perched atop a remote mountain in China far from neighbors or towns. That’s why it was unusual for a stranger to come walking up to their door.The elderly couple explains that is…
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First Bibles Transform Lives in Ghana
Like most people in his homeland of Ghana, George has little to call his own. But he has one treasured possession that is priceless … his Bible.Growing up, George never imagined having something that would give him so much comfort and hope. An orphan, “I struggled to survive,” he remembers. “I felt dejected in life.” George says he even regretted…
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