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 Healing of God’s Word to South Sudan
When Gabriel* was a little boy, his father suffered a devastating stroke that left him unable to move or speak. During that difficult time, Gabriel was shuffled to different friends’ homes while his dad recovered. When Gabriel finally returned home to live with his parents in a small mud house with no running water, he felt like he had no…
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Scripture Helps South Sudanese Refugees Renew Hope
Five years ago, South Sudan fell into a devastating civil war that continues to this day. John and his family lived in a simple house made of mud and iron, and they kept close watch on the escalating violence. When they felt their lives were in danger, they fled their home in search of safety with only the clothes on…
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Bible Project Transforms Lives in Poverty-Stricken Togo
Maani was a defiant teenager. He routinely disobeyed his parents and, as he now freely admits, “never submitted to anyone.” But that all changed after the 17-year-old was introduced to the Bible.“Many people want to listen and many people need to hear the Word,” says Maani. “When they brought the audio Bible and I listened … in my own language,…
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Reaching the Unreachable with the Gospel, Changing Lives for Good
Nanaka is a cattle keeper whose life was transformed when he met a shepherd.“I was a cattle keeper, believing in traditional gods of my ancestors, worshipping and sacrificing to them,” he explains. “Watching ‘The JESUS Film,’ I heard Jesus speaking in our language. He was a good shepherd with a similar culture. That motivated me to accept Christ as my…
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“God Wants Me to Hear Him in My Own Language”
Monica lives in Kpong, a farming community in Ghana. Her home is a mud hut with a roof made of grass and iron sheets. During one of her darker times, her parents tried to force her into a marriage. She felt like her life was in ruins.She didn’t really know God, and she saw the Bible as “a book that…
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New Bible Translations Change Lives in Mozambique
Four people. Four heart languages. One life-changing message because of American Bible Society’s financial partners. Their support of Bible translation projects is transforming lives in Mozambique, one of the world’s poorest countries. With more than half the people living in absolute poverty, God’s Word is a luxury many could never afford. Even if they could afford Scripture, most could not…
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