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.
Pray Around the World
BOLIVIA Please pray for the Bolivian population. Most people earn less than $180 per month. Pray also for the completion of the Quechua Bible and that the Word of God will reach special groups, such as victimized women, abandoned children, the elderly, those affected by HIV, and sexual abuse victims. EAST CARIBBEAN Please pray that local funding will continue to…
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ANGOLA Praise the Lord for the opportunity to distribute Scriptures in a country ravaged by years of war and destruction. Please pray for the spread of the work developed by the Bible Society across the country, so that it can meet the growing demand for Scriptures. Pray also for holistic ministries that fight poverty and the AIDS epidemic. Pray, too,…
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Praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ for the spiritual blessings that Christ has brought us from heaven. Ephesians 1.3 (CEV)Bible Societies around the world are helping to share God’s message of hope and love with those who need it most. Here are prayer requests from a select group of Bible Societies that ask you to lift…
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A woman in Cambodia studies the literacy materials she received from the Bible Society of Cambodia. The curriculum uses passages from Scripture to increase literacy and share the Good News found in God’s Word. Praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ for the spiritual blessings that Christ has brought us from heaven. Ephesians 1.3 (CEV) Bible Societies…
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Bible Societies around the world are helping to spread God's message of hope and love with those who need it most. Here are prayer requests from a select group of Bible Societies that ask you to lift them up in prayer.BangladeshPlease pray for our new General Secretary and ask the Holy Spirit to guide him. Ask God to bless our…
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American Bible Society staff members set aside time to pray for our donors' concerns. Names were noted on slips of paper, prayed for and gathered into glass jars7,000 Prayers In One DayOur donors pray for American Bible Society's ministries and American Bible Society prays for its donors. On July 25, some 30 staff members lifted up the requests of thousands…
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