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by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Washington D.C. Bureau Chief
(Worthy News) – A surprising movement is taking shape across the globe: the Bible is capturing the attention of a new generation.
Recent studies, including a Barna report in the U.S. and the UK’s Quiet Revival Report, show an unmistakable uptick in Bible engagement and church attendance among young people. In England and Wales, church attendance among 18-24-year-olds has grown by 16% — reversing decades of decline. In Russia, Bible sales rose 50% in 2024, the third straight year of record growth.
Across the West, a “Catholic boom” is unfolding, with Catholic numbers on track to surpass Anglicans for the first time ever in the UK. Monasteries and convents are even reporting waitlists, as young adults seek silence and spiritual depth away from technology.
At the same time, technology itself is fueling this hunger. Bible apps, podcasts, and viral videos — from ministries such as the Bible Project — are introducing Scripture to millions in new and creative ways.
Prophetic Echoes: Daniel and Isaiah
For many Christians, these trends are not random. They echo the words of the prophet Daniel, who foresaw that in the end times “knowledge shall increase, and many shall go to and fro” (Daniel 12:4). The explosion of digital access to Scripture — once confined to pulpits and printed pages — now moves unhindered across borders and generations through smartphones and social platforms.
Isaiah also reminds us that God’s Word will never return void:
“So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.” (Isaiah 55:11)
In other words, even in a skeptical age, God’s Word continues to break through, accomplishing His purposes.
A Generation Hungry for Truth
Sociologists may point to cultural shifts, technology trends, or disillusionment with secular materialism. But at its heart, this movement reflects a generation searching for authenticity and meaning. At Asbury University two years ago, the student-led revival drew 50,000 visitors from nearly 300 colleges. Participants testified they were weary of “hollow words” and “the spiritual diseases of modern life,” longing instead for values embodied in action.
Whether through the quiet study of an app, the surge of a campus prayer meeting, or the rediscovery of worship in an old cathedral, the Bible is once again stirring hearts. For believers, this revival among Gen Z may be another signpost that we are drawing nearer to the close of the age, as Daniel foresaw.
Analysts note that while social patterns may defy simple explanation, one thing is clear: engagement with Scripture is spreading rapidly. What began as isolated campus revivals and niche online ministries is now shaping broader cultural trends, preparing hearts, reshaping values, and pointing a restless generation toward faith in ways not seen for decades.
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