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 Bible has changed my life so much.”
When the horrific Rwandan genocide began in 1994, Abel* and his family left everything behind as they fled for their lives. Sadly, Abel’s wife and three of his children did not survive. When Abel finally made his way to the safety of a refugee camp in Tanzania, a soldier there told him, “Even a dog here is better than a…
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“Now, we have . . . a reason for living.”
Liu Xiou* and Zhang* have been married for 50 years and truly enjoy spending time together. They can often be found cleaning fish in front of their humble home in a remote village in China. But hard work and long days had taken a toll on Zhang, leaving her with debilitating back pain. Ultimately, her doctor confirmed her fear that…
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“I had no money to buy the Bible.”
Can you imagine not knowing that God speaks your language? In Uzbekistan, less than one percent of the population (of more than 33 million people) is Christian, and the majority of those believers only speak the Uzbek language. But until 2016, there had never been an Uzbek language Bible! Since that time, more than 13,000 Uzbek Bibles have been distributed,…
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First San Bible Arrives In Burkina Faso Amid Tense Times
The first Bible in the San Language arrived with joy and ceremony in Burkina Faso. Over a quarter of a million people speak San, many of whom live in Burkina Faso and neighboring countries. Before the San Bible, believers who only spoke San relied on community translators to connect with their faith in their heart language. Now, they are closer…
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An Eternal Feast: How Contemplation Helps You Abide in God’s Word
This is fourth in a five-part series sharing creative ways to engage with God’s Word. Using practices from The Abide Bible, these blogs will guide you in slowing down and letting Scripture refresh your heart. Today, you’ll learn how you can engage with the Bible by contemplating Scripture. [Jesus] answered, “It is written, ‘Man does not live by bread alone,…
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Staff Spotlight: Jan Moore
This is part of a series of staff spotlights at American Bible Society. We hope you enjoy getting to know our staff members, who are using their gifts to advance the gospel of Jesus Christ around the world. Today, meet Jan Moore, who serves as the manager of the office of Senior Vice President John Clause and uses her organizational…
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