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.
God’s love is felt in Suriname
Growing up in Suriname, Isuri* had multiple near-death experiences. The first was when she had a heart attack that left her unconscious for five hours. The second was when she had a seizure while driving. Her car went off the road and into a canal. She miraculously survived.Although Isuri was a Christian, she wasn’t allowed to read the Bible due…
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Easter Brings New Life, New Hope, and a New Future
The coronavirus strikes and everything is different—including how you celebrate Easter. Will you have a virtual Easter service from the comfort of your couch? Perhaps. A small Sunday dinner with only those in your household? Most likely. A yearning for familiar family traditions? A sense of sadness over the state of things? A realization that hunting for hope is at…
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Celebration in North Africa!
People recently descended from the hills and mountain ranges of Northern Africa for a celebration like no other. They were rejoicing at the arrival of the New Testament in the Blin language in Eritrea.Christians, church leaders, and translators gathered together for worshiping and praising God as they received Scriptures in their own heart language.“Behold, the Savior of the world, Jesus…
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Hope in the Midst of Conflict
As extremists continue to persecute Middle Eastern Christians, it is more important than ever that we provide them with the Good News of the Gospel. Children especially need this message of hope as they struggle through displacement and war, with little hope of a normal life.That’s why the Bible Society brought Scriptures focusing on the hopeful messages of Christmas and…
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God’s Word for Young and Old
As we work together fulfilling the Great Commission, it is important that we provide Scripture to people of all ages in the way that is easiest for them to understand. So, when the Bible Society goes to places like Egypt, we make sure we bring God’s Word in different formats to best meet the needs of different people.This includes children…
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Jesus Speaks Sign Language in Mongolia
Javzaa clutches her Bible with both hands, weaving through Ulaanbaatar’s city traffic on her walk to church. She passes the colorful boxy buildings, the statues of Genghis Khan, her favorite shop to grab a quick order of buuz (dumplings). Javzaa was born deaf, so she doesn’t hear the cars honking, the restaurants’ pots clanging, the kids laughing as they push…
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