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Did you know that Biblica partnered with @WorldVision to distribute 5,000 Spanish New Testaments all across #Mexico? It’s called the “Palabras de Esperanza” program. By completing the program, all participants will have read through the entire New Testament.⁠ ⁠ The local churches we are supplying Bibles to are encouraging families to read God’s Word together rather than individually. That means children and adults will read the #Bible together rather than following different tracks. Families will be on the same page (literally) together!⁠ ⁠ Join us in praying for the success and impact of this ministry as families immerse themselves in #GodsWord.

The last of our four core values here at Biblica is #Trailblazing. “We break down barriers to the Bible.” #GodsWord, though readily available in many parts of the world, is incredibly difficult to access in others. The threefold barriers of poverty, political oppression, and religious persecution keep many communities cut off from the life-giving Word of God.⁠ ⁠ That’s why Biblica is committed to try things no one else is trying to reach people no one else is reaching. Trailblazing is a core value for us because it is so vital that all people have access to God’s Word. His power can transform people, communities, and even entire nations. We’ll do whatever it takes to break down barriers to the Bible and bring God’s Word to the ends of the earth.⁠ ⁠ “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” -Acts 1:8 (NIV)

This week, the Biblica core value we want to highlight is “Faithful.” We relentlessly follow Christ.⁠ ⁠ Following Christ is a lifelong journey, a decision to be made and acted upon daily. Jesus, on several occasions, said, “Follow me.” It’s no mistake that this instruction was given repeatedly.⁠ ⁠ During His earthly ministry, those who were obedient and stayed faithful to His call knew Jesus personally and witnessed His powerful ministry firsthand. And that same promise stands for us today. When we faithfully follow Christ — even when it’s hard — we get to experience sweet friendship with God and are equipped with His power for our daily lives.⁠ ⁠ “Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.’” —Matthew 16:24 (NIV)

Our team in #India continues to push ahead on the translation of the #Bible into the #Punjabi language. At only 1.26% of the population identifying as Christian, the Indian state of #Punjab is considered unreached and several other religions, including Hinduism and Sikhism, are much more prevalent in the area over Christianity.⁠ ⁠ The team on the ground is currently working on the final draft of the first five books of the Bible (Genesis-Deuteronomy). With over 34 million speakers of the Punjabi language, there is a great opportunity to spread the Gospel with this translation, especially among native speakers of the Punjabi language. We are excited to see the work on this translation continue and the continuous progress toward completing the whole Bible.⁠ ⁠ Please join us in praying for our team’s health safety as well as the textual accuracy of their work.

This week we highlight the second of our core values #ImpactDriven. We passionately pursue what matters most.⁠ ⁠ There are so many important needs and social causes in the world today. Biblica’s investors and partners are focused on providing the #Bible — God’s life-changing Word — to as many people as we can, in as many languages as we can, so that more lives can be transformed by Jesus.⁠ ⁠ “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”⁠ —Psalm 119:105 (NIV)

Did you know we offer 35 single language #Bible apps? We want to bring #GodsWord to as many people as we can, so we prioritize languages that are under-represented in the digital space in order that more people may come to know the Lord.⁠ ⁠

When you invest in Biblica, you help power hundreds of global #Bible ministries who use our Bible translations and resources to change lives every day. For example, our faithful ministry partners in Southern #Africa use the Gospel to minister to young people in schools, rehab centers, and community centers.⁠ ⁠ One girl in #Mozambique named Zaria, who is going through the #Reach4Life discipleship program, shared, “I have so much joy since I came to the Lord. I am no longer fearful of the future because Christ is my all in all. Reach4Life is helping us see the light."⁠ ⁠ Pray that more young people like Zaria will participate in these Gospel programs and be transformed by #GodsWord.⁠

Did you know Biblica seeks to live out four core values in all that we do? The first of these core values is #Generous. “We give all we can to achieve all God wants.” That includes our time, talent, and resources.⁠ ⁠ Generosity is a key concept found throughout God’s Word. God loves generosity and is Himself very generous. He encourages us not only to be obedient in generosity but also cheerful in the way in which we go about it.⁠ ⁠ “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”⁠ —2 Corinthians 9:7 (NIV)

Our Mission is clear: to provide the Bible in accurate, contemporary translations and formats so that more people around the world will have the opportunity to be transformed by Jesus Christ. By joining the Biblica team, you’ll have the opportunity to serve in a ministry that is advancing God’s Kingdom to the ends of the earth.