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.
“I am surviving thanks to the Word of God.”
For many people in Rwanda who wish to know Scripture, buying a personal Bible to keep in their hearts and homes is simply not possible. About two out of five people in the country live in poverty, which means many cannot afford to purchase a Bible of their own. One woman, Jean*, practiced witchcraft and came from a family that…
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“I’m Thankful to God because He has forgiven Me.”
In a remote mountain village in Central Mexico, the local witch doctor for the Huastec people has retired. At 92 years old, Antonio* surrendered his life to Jesus, renounced his witchcraft, along with his idols, and gave up drinking alcohol! Antonio carried tremendous anger and guilt over horrible things he had done in his past. His drunken rages nearly destroyed…
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“They Threatened to Kill Me and Throw Me in the River!”
Pastor Askarov* is a humble, plain-spoken man. He followed the call of God a few years ago and moved to a region of Central Asia where Christians were being severely persecuted and driven out. He and his wife rented a house and began to minister to the people in their immediate community. “In the beginning, it was very difficult,” Pastor…
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“People are looking for Bibles!”
The demand for Bibles has dramatically increased in Ukraine since the war began two years ago. Our brothers and sisters on the ground there have distributed nearly one million Bibles and practical aid to hurting, frightened people. After two Bible Society offices in two different cities were damaged by shelling, the need for Bibles became even greater. Anatoliy Raychynets, Deputy…
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“I Carried the Bible in my Assault Pack…It Brought a Quick Connection to My Savior!”
During his deployment to the Middle East, Army Officer Daniel Taylor* experienced some of the most intense battles against ISIS. Daniel’s platoon had to remain alert for sniper fire, unexploded IEDs (bombs), and many other forms of attack while out on patrol. Thanks to our faithful friends, Daniel was equipped with an American Bible Society Military Bible early in his…
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The Bible Changed Her Life in her Darkest Hour
Edeline* is one of many who leave their homes in Haiti to search for a better life in the Dominican Republic. The challenges Edeline faced brought her to depression, and the pandemic only worsened conditions for her. Unfortunately, she was part of nearly 40 percent of people in the Dominican Republic who face poverty and cannot afford Scripture — keeping…
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