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.
A Bible Reading Revival
Brian Robbins works through the E100 Bible reading program. Photo by Throwinglight.comWhat if a program existed in which key readings helped you understand the full narrative import and message of the Bible?Such a program came to life last summer, when more than 130 churches in the greater Philadelphia area tested the American Bible Society’s newly sponsored The Essential 100 (E100).…
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Rebuilding
Photo by David SingerI was about to leave a restaurant in New Orleans when my waiter, Rick, complained about the lack of business. “This lunch hour was so lousy my pockets are empty,” he said.I motioned Rick back to the table. “So times are tough?”“Lunchtime used to be full of tourists and businesspeople, conventioneers,” he responded. “Now only three tables…
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Winter 2009 – Please Pray
BURUNDIPray for the literacy program conducted through the local Bible Society in Burundi. Sixty-five percent of the nation is illiterate: School dropout rates are high as a result of civil war and poverty. Pray for those who accept the Bible as reading and literacy learning material.IRAQPraise God for the 8,000 people of Iraq who received Scripture in Arabic at a…
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Why not Iraq?
Why did God choose Canaan to be his nation on this earth rather than Iraq — the old Eden, which is really rich in oil? —K. Moresi, New ZealandWhen Abraham was called by God (Genesis 12.1-3) to migrate to Canaan, it was a land of flourishing city-states at the crossroads of the ancient world. The religion was developing a trend…
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Hurricane Season
Delores Burnett, Manager of the Bible Society's Constant Hope Program, uses God's Word to encourage Hurricane Ike victim John Murray. Photo by David SingerSoutheast of downtown Houston, in a line stretching out-of-sight down Galveston Road, individuals and whole families, all victims of Hurricane Ike, waited in cars, SUVs or pickup trucks for their turn to drive through the Operation Compassion…
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New Dean Arrives
Dr. Philip Towner has been named dean of the Nida Institute for Biblical Scholarship at the American Bible Society. He joined the staff in February. He will work alongside Dr. Robert Hodgson, until Dr. Hodgson retires this year after five years of leading the Nida Institute in one of the most esteemed periods in its history.Prior to his appointment, Dr.…
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