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.
Bibles for Children
A young boy in Jakarta receives a gift, including a children’s Bible. Photo courtesy of Tommi & Poppi Smith MinistriesAmerican Bible Society President R. Lamar Vest provided a grant for the purchase of children’s Bibles in the Alkitab language for 1,500 children across the poorest parts of Jakarta. For many, this was a first Bible for them and the first…
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Revealing Jesus to Kids Across the Gulf
Children join in excitedly at the performance given the the Just for Kids drama and music troupe in Abu Dhabi during its tour of the United Arab Emirates. Photo by Erle S. Deira, Courtesy of Bible Society in the GulfFor children of expatriates who now call the countries surrounding Saudi Arabia their home, finding Christianity in the heart of Islam…
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Record Spring / Summer 2010 Issue
American Bible Society helps local churches reach remote people in China with the truth of the Bible. In Egypt, children in garbage city learn about the Bible’s message through a friendly lion named Kingo, and in Tanzania, the Datooga people finally have a New Testament in their heart language. Download this issue
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Making an Impact
Rev. Simon Barnes. Photo by David SingerThe Rev. Simon Barnes has served the American Bible Society for more than 14 years. This has taken various forms. Most recently, he led a partnership with Geneva Global Inc., where he helped demonstrate the effectiveness of the Bible Society’s programs in some of the most difficult areas of the world.Drawing on his research…
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Labors of Love
Katherine Hsu made contributions to pediatric medicine, and was a champion of the Bible cause. Photo courtesy of Katherine Hsu FoundationThis past September, at age 93, Katherine H.K. Hsu, MD, went home to the Lord. Yet she leaves behind a lifelong legacy of giving to others.Born in Foochow, China, Katherine was the great-granddaughter of Leang Afa, the first Protestant missionary…
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A Mighty Force
The colorful faith of the Russian people is shown in military distribution programs. Photo courtesy of Bible Society in Russia.The Bible Society in Russia was founded in 1813, during the period of history recounted in War and Peace. As the story goes, in 1812 the mighty Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and his 600,000 troops invaded Russia and ran an offense against…
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