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.
Travelog
Smiles during my visit. Photo by Malorie Tull.“So do not start worrying: ‘Where will my food come from? or my drink? or my clothes?’ (These are the things the pagens are always concerned about.) Your father in heaven knows that you need all these things.” Matthew 6:31,32 (GNT)Day 1Prayers at the DunesIt is dark, but I can still clearly make…
READ MORE
Living the Gospel
Photo by Malorie TullNabil*, on staff with one of the Bible Societies in the Holy Land, describes the work there as “sowing seed on rocky ground.” “But the Seed is being sown,” Nabil declared, “because we are bringing them the living Gospel.” He went on to explain, “We provide the Scripture, and as we do, we demonstrate who Jesus is…
READ MORE
A View from the Summit
Rwandan worship leader, Jean Paul Samputu, at left, and traditional drummers performed at the Global Bible Summit. Photo by David Singer.Celebrated writer and Bible teacher, Philip Yancey, opened the American Bible Society's fifth Global Bible Summit with a simple and powerful invitation. “The cross set loose a stream of grace and it carves its way through history, like water, it…
READ MORE
Prayer for Gaza
Street life in Gaza City. West Bank. Photo by Stephen WilsonDear Bible Society friends and colleagues,Our hearts are broken as we witness the escalation of hostilities in Gaza and southern Israel. We invite you all to join us in praying for a speedy end to this terrible war; for God’s peace and mercy, for the prevalence of godliness, and for…
READ MORE
Winter 2009 – Please Pray
BURUNDIPray for the literacy program conducted through the local Bible Society in Burundi. Sixty-five percent of the nation is illiterate: School dropout rates are high as a result of civil war and poverty. Pray for those who accept the Bible as reading and literacy learning material.IRAQPraise God for the 8,000 people of Iraq who received Scripture in Arabic at a…
READ MORE
Why not Iraq?
Why did God choose Canaan to be his nation on this earth rather than Iraq — the old Eden, which is really rich in oil? —K. Moresi, New ZealandWhen Abraham was called by God (Genesis 12.1-3) to migrate to Canaan, it was a land of flourishing city-states at the crossroads of the ancient world. The religion was developing a trend…
READ MOREShare Scripture where it’s needed most
Your generosity makes the Bible available to more people in more places.
