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.
“My congregation cried with me.”
Pastor Ibra Bambarra* accepted Jesus as a teenager. He grew up, got married, had children, and followed God’s call to the ministry. Eventually, however, the deep wounds in his soul began to manifest. He was overbearing with his congregation. He became angry and abusive toward his wife and children. Terrified, his wife left him and went into hiding for some…
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“They asked who wanted to receive Jesus as their leader. I raised my hand.”
During the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, hurting people around the world began turning to God for hope and comfort. But in places like Tanzania, many believers faced persecution for their newfound beliefs. People like Mingati* know this well . . . In 2020, Mingati watched the JESUS Film, which played in a Masai language he understands fluently. He was…
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“I have dreamed of this day for years.”
Thanks to our faithful partners, Angola’s Umbangala people recently celebrated the completion of the very first translation of the New Testament in their own heart language! More than 500 people gathered at a school in Lunda Norte Province in the northeast of Angola to receive the new Scripture. As Adelina* began reading verses aloud for all to hear, she said,…
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“Now, I can get to know Jesus better.”
American Bible Society Partners have helped place more than 1 million Bibles and New Testaments in the hands and hearts of people in 31 African countries during the past year! Pastors from impoverished regions received Bibles for members of their congregations who had none. School children were also given Bibles of their own, a treasure that stirred a great deal…
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“I personally changed. My community has also changed.”
How does anyone understand, heal, or move on from the knowledge that their entire people group was targeted for genocide? Though we will likely never know the full extent of the horrors involved, the Rwandan genocide in 1994 killed more than 800,000, primarily of the Tutsi people. Among those who survived, their memories are darkened by vicious brutality. That kind…
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“When we listened to the talking Bible . . . I abandoned my evil ways.”
The preaching gadget . . . the talking Bible . . . the portable preacher . . . these are just a few of the names Darren* and Rayan* and their friends use to describe audio Bibles. No matter what they are called in the field, the listening devices you help make available are turning even the hardest hearts to…
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