The Deaf need the Word of God in their heart language too!

Many people think that because Deaf people can read, they are able to understand the Word of God just by reading. But did you know that they often have difficulty understanding written symbols and letters?

Yes, the Deaf have their own language too, and that is Sign Language. Unfortunately, most Deaf people need to rely on pastors to explain God’s Word to them because of the lack of Scripture materials in Filipino Sign Language (FSL). They do not often get the chance to engage with the Scriptures firsthand because of the language barrier. Therefore, making the Bible available in FSL is crucial.

The Philippine Bible Society has produced 45 Filipino Sign Language (FSL) Stories that teach the Deaf how to follow God, released in 2023. The work of translating the New Testament into FSL is also ongoing, with the translation set to be completed by 2027. These are all good news for our Deaf brothers and sisters in Christ, but there’s a lot more to be done. You can help us achieve these FSL translation goals.

Please pray for the FSL Bible translation team, composed of both native and heritage FSL users, as they work to bring the Bible closer to the Filipino Deaf community. You can also support the work by visiting our How To Get Involved page.