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.
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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New Bible Translation Is Nearly Ready In Africa
For the 150,000 Yinzebi speakers in Gabon and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the wait for a full Bible in their heart language is almost over. This translation has been especially difficult for translators for many reasons. Yinzebi has no established linguistic rules, and the community’s culture sometimes lacks context for references in Scripture. For example, Yinzebi speakers live…
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“God answered my cries.”
School was very difficult for Kariem*, where he was bullied so much, he ran away from home. “My plan to escape from the village was discovered, and my father took me back to school and asked the teacher to give me five lashes in front of other students,” Kariem says. “I felt I was not liked in school or at…
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“God will be speaking to me directly in my language!”
The Ogbia people in Nigeria are looking forward to this spring season with much joy and celebration. Why? They have received God’s Word in their own mother tongue! Thanks to the faithfulness of caring partners, the Ogbia people dedicated the New Testament Bible with excitement and praise late last year. “I am very excited and happy. God will be speaking…
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Bible for Zimbabwe Nearing Completion
Zimbabwe is a country in need—and that was before COVID-19. In addition to suffering from one of the worst droughts in decades, which has left half the population at risk of hunger, Zimbabwe is in the grip of a deep economic crisis. Only around 5-10 percent of the population is officially employed, leaving most Zimbabweans to scrape a living as…
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“I am a new person”
Life in Liberia can be extremely difficult for people like Jerome*. Without God’s Word to turn to, it would be easy for anyone to feel lost, especially in this war-torn country. Military coups and civil war have divided Liberia for over 20 years. Governmental corruption has become an accepted fact of life in a country where many are desperate to…
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