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.
SCRIPTURE RESCUES SURINAME’S POVERTY-STRICKEN FROM DESPAIR
Can you imagine being born into such poverty that you live without hope? Robert Olieberg can.The 22-year-old from Suriname, like almost half of the people in this poor nation, grew up in poverty. He had no permanent home, and his family moved constantly trying to survive.Suriname is a nation in crisis. Businesses are closing, food prices are soaring and hospitals…
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5,000 KAPSIKI SPEAKERS RISK THEIR LIVES TO WELCOME GOD’S WORD
In Cameroon’s far north region, large gatherings can be deadly. Terrorist groups use every occasion to strike a murderous blow to as many people as possible.But recently, an unprecedented crowd of 5,000 Kapsiki speakers braved danger to welcome the launch of the first Bible in their language. The crowd of joyful believers lined the streets in a town close to…
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IN BULGARIA: FORMER PRISONER NOW SHARES SCRIPTURE
As a radical soldier, Yazul was ready for a fight. He fought fiercely in conflicts for his homeland in the Middle East. But he became disillusioned and fled to Bulgaria where he turned to a life of crime.No matter what he engaged in, Yazul could not get past his emptiness. “I did not have joy in anything,” Yazul says. “I…
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70 Lives Transformed at Bible Society Event in Kuwait
Migrant workers in Kuwait face very difficult conditions, and sharing God’s Word of comfort and guidance with the Christians among them is a key part of the ministry of the Bible Society in the Gulf (BSG). At a recent event, 60 migrant workers accepted Christ and 10 were baptized. The BSG reported that a “very great event” took place on…
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Million Bible Mission In Cuba: “It’s a Miracle!”
God is moving in historic ways as the Bible is touching more lives in Cuba than once seemed possible. Nearly 240,000 Scriptures were delivered to Cuba this year alone! Never before have so many Bibles been distributed in a single year in Cuba!The nation, which has a population of 11 million people and a nearly 100 percent literacy rate, is…
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Refuge and Strength in the Middle East
In early 2016, I had the privilege of visiting Syrian refugees in the Middle East. During my travels, I met countless families who had fled violent unrest in Syria for safer lives in Iraq, Lebanon and Turkey.As I listened to the stories of wounded mothers, fathers, sons and daughters, I thanked God for allowing us to recently launch Bible-based trauma…
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