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.
New Translation Opens God’s Word to Slovenian Teens
Like young people everywhere, Slovenians under the age of 30 prefer God’s Word in the language they speak every day — not the archaic, outdated language found in most Slovenian Bibles.That’s why Slovenian youth and young adults are so excited to receive Life with Jesus, a modern language translation of the New Testament that makes God’s Word more easily understood.…
READ MORE
Desperate for Peace and Scripture in Ukraine
The people of Ukraine need God’s Word like never before. For years they’ve lived in danger as an unannounced war rages around them, taking the lives of their family members and friends.As they experience one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world, civilians and military personnel alike need the comfort and strength found only in Scripture. They long for…
READ MORE
Providing God’s Word for School Children in Macedonia
Sofia* knows what it’s like to struggle. Poverty has spread through her home country of Macedonia since it gained independence almost 30 years ago.In one of the poorest countries in Eastern Europe, it’s often children like Sofia who suffer most. Lack of access to basic necessities, such as food, health care, and education, not only affect them today, but also…
READ MORE
New Translation Shaping Lives of Slovenian Youth
Imagine finally getting a copy of the book that everyone says can change your life. You’re excited, but when you open it, you don’t recognize many of the words. It leaves you frustrated and you quickly close the book and move on to something else. That’s what is happening with young people in Slovenia. They want to hear from God,…
READ MORE
Serbian Students Excited to Read Bible Stories
You provided 2,500 Bibles to Serbian students. Teacher Jovica Radovic said 95 percent of her students didn’t own a Bible. When Bible Society of Serbia heard about her situation—and the situation of many teachers like her—they used your gifts to provide Bibles to thousands of students in Serbia. Jovica says, “I believe that this precious gift will encourage our children…
READ MORE
Neglected Ukrainian Children Find Hope in God’s Word
Viktoria’s heart broke as she listened to story after story of abandoned children. She and her team of volunteers grieved for the kids under their care — 72 Ukrainian orphans, runaways, and criminals. Together they ran a summer camp for these neglected children, hoping to bring some joy to their troubled lives. But sometimes, hope seemed lost. One 7-year-old boy…
READ MOREShare Scripture where it’s needed most
Your generosity makes the Bible available to more people in more places.
