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.
“THIS IS A MIRACLE AUDIO BIBLE.”
God’s Word is reaching thousands of men, women, and children in Kenya — transforming the lives of people like Avilla*, Kelvin*, and Tabitha*. Avilla used to consult with local witch doctors and even became one herself. She recalls, “I didn’t acknowledge God’s power at all. But then I lost my husband, and nobody could help me, not even my fellow…
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“RECEIVING THE BIBLE . . . IT’S LIKE GOD REMEMBERING US.”
Reaching people in the indigenous communities of the Colombian Amazon region can be very treacherous. Local Bible Society teams travel the river in small boats and must negotiate with armed guerrilla groups to access remote areas. You can imagine how someone like Maria* could feel forgotten. As she says, “Everything is difficult here. If you want to earn money, the…
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NEW BIBLE TRANSLATIONS FOR PEOPLE IN AFGHANISTAN — In March, the first translation of the New Testament in Afghan Pashto was completed, in addition to a revised translation of the New Testament in Dari and portions of the Bible translated in Hazaragi. More than 40 different languages are spoken in Afghanistan, with Pashto and Dari being the most prolific. These…
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“EVERY DAY, THE BIBLE HELPS ME CHANGE . . .”
From 15 to 71 years old, Rafael* spent his life “lost in alcohol.” Growing up in poverty, in a family of alcoholics, he had lost hope of ever breaking free. Day after day, he was drunk and, as he says, “out of my senses.” Though Rafael had no relationship with God, when he learned the local Bible Society would be…
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“WHEN I HEARD THE AUDIO BIBLE SPEAK MY LANGUAGE, I CRIED WITH EXCITEMENT.”
Roughly 4 million indigenous people live in the remote jungles and mountain regions of Peru. Faithful partners like you are helping to make the Gospel message available to them in their heart languages. Alejandra* longed to know more about God for many years. “When I heard the audio Bible speak my [Quechua Ayacucho] language, I cried with excitement,” she says.…
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“I WAS THE HAPPIEST MAN ON EARTH.”
In remote desert regions of the Middle East, Telgu men like Krish* and Arjun* labor in the fields 12 hours a day, 365 days a year. They work far from their families in India so they can earn enough money to send home. Krish describes the joy he experienced when he received a Bible, thanks to friends like you: “I…
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