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 life was changed.”
Life in rural Liberia was never easy for Lionel* and his family. They had no running water or electricity in their West African village. However, as a plantation worker, Lionel says, “food was always on our table.” Then, the bottom fell out of his world when a terrible accident left Lionel blind. “I became a street beggar,” he says. Lionel…
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“This is a miracle the Lord has given us today.”
There was much rejoicing in Uganda recently at the dedication of the Kupsapiiny Bible translation. Thanks to the support of people like you who care deeply about sharing God’s Word, the New Testament and Psalms were released to the Sabiny people group in their own language. “We have come to celebrate the Bible in our local language. This is a…
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THE BIBLE SOCIETY OF MOZAMBIQUE NEEDS YOUR PRAYERS
Mozambique was devastated by Tropical Cyclone Eloise in January 2021. Keep all affected in your prayers, including the more than 160,000 people directly impacted by the cyclone. Many homes lost power, flooded, or were outright destroyed. Please also pray for the Bible Society of Mozambique. Their Bible depot was badly destroyed by the storm, and over 18,000 Scriptures were ruined.…
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Former child soldier’s life is changed through Scripture
Over 1 million people have had their lives transformed in Uganda through American Bible Society,” says the Bible Society General Secretary. George* is one of those reached through the support of our generous financial partners. As a young boy, he was ripped from his family and tricked into soldier training. The 8-year-old was inundated with hate and violence and grew…
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“To me, this New Testament means salvation.”
After 10 years, the Ngangela speakers of Angola finally have the New Testament in their heart language! A short time ago, a group gathered to celebrate the long-awaited launch of Scripture in a language spoken by about 900,000 people. Augusto Mayapa, age 63, says, “The translation took us 10 years of work. It was difficult, but I am so glad…
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Outreach for the Blind in Uganda
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced the country to go into lockdown, many visually impaired people were left wondering how they would get basic necessities, including food. Recognizing this great need, the Bible Society teamed up with the People with Visual Disability Project to support their blind communities. In addition to distributing God’s Word, blind people in the Mayuge District also…
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