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.
ABANDONED PERUVIAN BOY FINDS HIS HEAVENLY FATHER IN GOD’S WORD
Children around the globe are hurting, vulnerable and abandoned.Recent reports estimate that more than 153 million children worldwide are orphans. When Bibles are placed in the hands of orphans and at-risk children, they learn that someone cares.American Bible Society provides God’s Word to thousands of orphans and suffering children in places like Peru, Bangladesh, Ukraine, Nepal, India and Africa. Max,…
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GOD’S WORD MAKES AN ETERNAL DIFFERENCE FOR A GRATEFUL MAN IN BANGLADESH
Tapos Manda’s childhood ended when he was six years old. That’s when his father died and Tapos was forced to work in the fields to help sustain his poverty-ridden family.Born into a poor tribal family in Bangladesh, Tapos carried man-size responsibilities on his young shoulders. Unable to attend school or play with other children, Tapos grew up without the carefree…
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DESPITE RISK, DEMAND FOR BIBLES RISES IN IRAN
Despite intense persecution and the risk of torture or imprisonment, the demand for God’s Word in Iran is on the rise. That’s why spreading Scripture through satellite television, safe booklet distribution and other technology is so critical today! Believers in Iran face the very real threat of arrest and imprisonment for their faith. Christians have been put in chains, imprisoned,…
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ONCE HOPELESS, ABANDONED CHILDREN NOW KNOW GOD CARES
The children of Romania are unlike any young people you know. They live in a world of darkness and hopelessness. They desperately need to know someone cares.That is why Bible distribution and engaging children in God’s Word is so critical. It is making an eternal difference for children like 7-year-old Andreea Roxana.Because of children’s Bibles provided by American Bible Society,…
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This Easter, Don’t Skip Straight to Sunday
Many times in our lives, we want to skip straight to Easter Sunday. The account of the resurrection is uplifting, life-giving, hopeful. But there are other days in the week, not just Sundays. In fact, six days a week we live waiting for Sunday to come. So let’s take a moment and remember the days leading up to the resurrection.…
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OVERWHELMING NEED FOR CHILDREN’S BIBLES IN CUBA
Among the pews of the fast-growing churches of Cuba you’ll find the nation’s treasures — the hope of the future. They are Cuba’s children. And they are crying out for God’s Word. Cuba has a shortage of children’s Bibles. One Cuban pastor explains, “We have a lot of children in church who want a Bible. We have to say, ‘Sorry…
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