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.
“He’s Going to Get Me Through This.”
When the brave men and women of the United States Military leave home to serve our nation, often in dangerous parts of the world, they need God’s Word to help them deal with the challenges they face. Service Members like Griffith* . . .Griffith joined the Air Force when he was 19 years old. As he was heading out for…
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“My Bible is the Word of God.”
Gabon is a nation on the west coast of Africa where over a third of the population lives below the poverty line. Power losses and water shortages are frequent, and the majority of roads are unpaved. Due to the widespread poverty and the effects of the AIDS epidemic, children in Gabon are especially vulnerable. Children like Serena* . . .…
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Distributing God’s Word in Asia
Isn’t it amazing that our God is not limited by time and space? That’s why our faith is always being strengthened when we see His plan to share Scripture. “It will not fail to do what I plan for it,” He says in Isaiah 55:11b (GNT). Please pray with us that the following Bible Society updates from around the world…
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Ancient Hope for Africa’s Future
The encyclopedia will tell you that Ge’ez is a dead language. It will tell you that Ge’ez, an older cousin of Latin, is no more than a dry, liturgical language used in Ethiopian church services and holy readings. But whoever wrote the encyclopedia has never walked the streets of Addis Ababa in the early morning, hearing ancient psalms reverberating off…
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“I know Jesus loves me.”
“Jesus loves me! This I know, for the Bible tells me so. Little ones to Him belong; they are weak, but He is strong.” Remember this beloved children’s hymn from Sunday School? Sadly, many little ones around the world haven’t yet discovered God’s love. Thankfully, through the support of American Bible Society friends, children in Southeast Asia are now learning…
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“You are crazy!”
When Huidai* found the hope of Scripture, she wanted to share it with the love of her life, her husband Chang*. But he wasn’t having any of it. Her persistence and enthusiasm didn’t make the situation any better. Huidai began to badger her husband and even invited her preacher to her home to talk to him. Chang was furious! He…
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