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.
Reaching the Unreachable with the Gospel, Changing Lives for Good
Nanaka is a cattle keeper whose life was transformed when he met a shepherd.“I was a cattle keeper, believing in traditional gods of my ancestors, worshipping and sacrificing to them,” he explains. “Watching ‘The JESUS Film,’ I heard Jesus speaking in our language. He was a good shepherd with a similar culture. That motivated me to accept Christ as my…
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God’s Word for Soldiers Serving on the Frontlines of Ukraine
Recently a team from American Bible Society visited the frontlines of eastern Ukraine to encourage soldiers with a Bible especially designed for the Ukrainian Army.The team also provided Children’s Bibles to the men and women in service who are parents. The military personnel were grateful to the point of tears. Many are far from home and concerned about their families.One…
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Touching Hearts, Young and Old, with the Hope of God’s Word
Jameel* and his family were minorities among minorities. They were Christians living on the West Bank. But, in truth, Jameel didn’t really know much about being a Christian. He never had a Bible before, nor did he understood God. That all changed when he went to Bible camp and heard Bible stories.“The story of Joseph touched his heart,” Jameel’s mom…
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“God Wants Me to Hear Him in My Own Language”
Monica lives in Kpong, a farming community in Ghana. Her home is a mud hut with a roof made of grass and iron sheets. During one of her darker times, her parents tried to force her into a marriage. She felt like her life was in ruins.She didn’t really know God, and she saw the Bible as “a book that…
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Providing Scripture to Hurting Children in Romania
With a father who drank too much and a mom who was rarely at home, Matei felt lonely and abandoned. He tried hard to be accepted by his classmates at school, but nothing seemed to work. His teacher knew that the comfort and hope Matei needed could only be found in the pages of the Bible. Thankfully, American Bible Society…
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Suffering Ukrainian Families Learn About God’s Love
Anastasia and her parents fled their home in Crimea three years ago, shortly before the war began. Friendless and scared, the 8-year-old had to start over at a new school while her parents were busy finding new jobs and a safe place to live. Their story is not unique. Ukrainians are suffering deeply from the war that’s been going on…
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