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.
Hope in the midst of struggle . . .
Kensia* lives with her children in a tough neighborhood in Haiti. She is constantly overwhelmed with worry. “We are in an area where armed gangs are ruling and prevent us from living peacefully,” Kensia says. “Often, we hear gunshots, even in the middle of the night. I hope that one day the authorities will end this nightmare. I feel frustrated,…
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“Our kids slept with the Bible under their pillows.”
Muna* wanted to do more than equip her students for life . . . she wanted to prepare them for eternity. She taught religion in a small school of 25 students in Jordan but had no budget for Christian books and Bible resources. That’s when she wrote to the local Bible Society asking for help. And generous partners came through…
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“I read the New Testament that you gave me every day.”
Every year, thousands of people like Amir* and Suraj* flock to the Arabian Peninsula, desperate for employment. They come from all over the Middle East and Asia, hoping for honest work to support their families back home. Sadly, even when these people can find jobs, they often face difficult conditions. They labor in 120-degree heat all day, then return to…
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“Search the Scriptures!”: Recommended Reading from John Quincy Adams
This Presidents’ Day, American Bible Society celebrates the life of John Quincy Adams, who served as the sixth president of the United States and vice president of American Bible Society for more than 30 years. Throughout his life, Adams immersed himself in God’s Word. His famous diary—which spans more than 15,000 pages, 51 volumes, and 68 years—details the Bible’s role…
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“I am a new person”
Life in Liberia can be extremely difficult for people like Jerome*. Without God’s Word to turn to, it would be easy for anyone to feel lost, especially in this war-torn country. Military coups and civil war have divided Liberia for over 20 years. Governmental corruption has become an accepted fact of life in a country where many are desperate to…
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One million Bibles for Latin America
The people of Latin America have been hit hard this year by COVID-19. Many countries whose people were already experiencing economic hardships have been pushed further into poverty by the pandemic. That is why the friendship and support of our financial partners has been such a blessing. With their help, American Bible Society is distributing 1 MILLION NEW TESTAMENTS in…
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