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Joy in Nigeria as New Testament translation celebrated

A congregation reacted with joy when portions of Scripture were read out in their own language for the first time from a new Bible translation in Nigeria.

Lament in lockdown: a message from the Arab Israeli Bible Society

We are in an era that's seen many societies affected by Covid-19. This virus has disturbed our health systems, financial outcomes, social interactions, and spiritual growth.

Schools remain open to the word of God despite pandemic

One thing the pandemic has failed to stop is Bible storytelling at schools in England and Wales through our Open the Book programme, writes Martha Flavell.

YouVersion's top 10 Bible verses: what they say about how we really feel

In recent months we've all been through a time of turmoil. It's not over yet, but there are glimmers of light after the darkness.

Scripture enables people to escape darkness in Niger

Coronavirus, terrorism and the worst flooding for a generation – life hasn’t been easy in Niger, one of the world’s poorest countries, in 2020. But despite the country's multiple challenges, a Bible Society literacy...

Is Hallowe'en biblical? Lessons from Revelation

Hallowe'en has become big business over the last few years. Commercially it's taken over from Guy Fawkes Night, which is a scary thought.

The Bible and Covid-19: Lament and hope

Somewhere in the last few decades, it seems we lost the ability to lament. It's not hard to see why.

Wiltshire man leaves £100,000 in his will to train pastors in China

Ian wrote the final chapter in his life before he passed away earlier this year – after taking care of his loved ones, he left £100,000 in his will to train pastors in China.

Proclaiming the gospel in the Bible Lands during the pandemic

Many people in this region have lost their jobs or can’t go out to earn their ‘daily bread’ and families whose financial situation is usually stable are suffering. They’re being described as the ‘new poor’.

Joining forces for Prisons Week

2020 marks the first time we’ve joined the national week of prayer for prisons – and we hope you will be inspired to join in.

Mountain preacher rides high on his new motorbike in China

Fourteen motorcycles have been provided for rural preachers to deliver Bibles and preach the gospel in rural China. Many more Christians in mainly poor areas are now experiencing the power of God’s word and it’s down to...

Murder of two Bible Society workers in Cameroon will not stop Bible mission

The Bible Society leader in Cameroon has vowed that literacy projects there will continue despite the murder of two Christians working on them by Islamist terrorists.
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