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.
GLOBAL MINISTRY UPDATES
SHEKGALAGARI BIBLE, BOTSWANA — The completion of the Shekgalagari Bible translation earlier this year was widely celebrated among the Bakgalagari people in Botswana. Previously, the only Scripture they could access was in a different, ancient language that was very difficult to understand. This new Bible, along with an audio Bible and smartphone app, is opening God’s Word to many more…
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“THE NEW TESTAMENT I RECEIVED HELPED ME CHANGE MY BEHAVIOR.”
Young people in Niger are navigating several challenges, such as extreme poverty and illiteracy, while also encountering a rise in aggressive groups within the predominantly Islamic country. Thanks to faithful partners like you, the local Bible Society is placing God’s Word into the hands and hearts of thousands of youths who would otherwise never have access to Scripture. …
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“I BEGAN TO WEEP IN REGRET FOR ALL I HAD DONE TO MY FATHER.”
Samuel* grew up helping his father run the family’s large rubber tree farm in Liberia, a country where over 64 percent of the population lives in poverty. When Samuel was old enough, he decided to move to the city with some friends who wanted to “live large” and party frequently. Samuel asked his father for the money he needed for…
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“THE BIBLE HE WAS GIVEN . . . COMFORTED HIM.”
Dear American Bible Society, My Father was a soldier in WW2 and a German POW for one and a half years. The Bible he was given when he enlisted traveled with him through it all and comforted him. It gave him help. He survived, and passed away just shy of his 91st birthday. He used to take me…
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PROVIDING THE HOPE OF GOD’S WORD TO MILITARY CHILDREN
Major Mike Johnson* is extremely grateful for the military Bible and Scripture resources that have helped him remain strong in his faith during his lengthy military career. But the support of friends like you goes far beyond providing God’s Word for our active-duty Troops. You also minister to their families through the Hero Squad outreach. “My family and…
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“THE CADETS NEVER GO ANYWHERE WITHOUT THEIR NEW BIBLES.”
“The military Bibles went like hotcakes,” Chaplain Keller* states, expressing his heartfelt appreciation for the resources that friends like you help provide for military cadets. Over 60 cadets showed up for the first interfaith prayer group meeting that Chaplain Keller recently conducted. He shares, “Many did not have Bibles, so they asked if we had any available. We handed…
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