The Bible is having a moment. Its true: Younger generations are showing an unmistakable but surprising openness to the Bible. They are driving a sizable increase in Americans who have seemingly rediscovered the Bible and made a personal commitment to Jesus, according to many sources, including a recentBarna study.Its happening across the globe, as well. The UKsQuiet Revival Reportshowed a 16% increase in church attendance among 1824-year-olds findings that "completely reverse the widely held assumption that the Church in England and Wales is in terminal decline," according to the reports coauthor. Bible salesgrew 50% in Russia in 2024, following two straight years of record-breaking increases.The trend features a myriad of other Gen Z trends that confound older generations, such as theirsharp declinein partying andteen drinking. There is a "Catholic boom" in France, the U.S. and the UK, where Catholics are on track to surpass Anglicans for the first time ever. Monasteries and convents are reportingwait listswith younger guests booking silent stays to escape technology.CHARLIE KIRK SAYS 'WOODSTOCK IN REVERSE' PHENOMENON IS SWEEPING AMERICA AS YOUNG PEOPLE EMBRACE CONSERVATISMBut thats not to say that theyve abandoned technology. Indeed, the rise in Bible engagement is likely linked to the plethora of Bible apps and viral videos from new sources. Many of those who are encountering the Bible are doing so through new media of videos and podcasts, as weve seen with the work of the Bible Project and others.The causes of these complex social patterns do not lend themselves to easy explanations. But, as the former president of Ashland University, I witnessed the stirrings of these trends firsthand. Students were earnestly praying for one another and engaging in a way that we had not experienced previously on our campus; faith-forward student groups surged to new heights, and recruiters affirmed that many students were attracted to our Christian ethos.I continue to see the same desire for the truth held in these ancient words at Museum of the Bible. Scores of new seekers are flocking to the timelessness of the worlds most read book in history. Young people seem dissatisfied with the materially focused status quo, and crave, even actively seek real meaning in their lives. Gen Z is not a generation satisfied with half-measures.CATHOLICISM SEES MAJOR RESURGENCE AMONG GEN Z, WITH YOUNG MEN LEADING THE REVIVALThankfully, our God and His Word are not half-measures. "Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves." (Romans 12:9-10 NIV) Simple, powerful verses like these have become Gen Z favorites as a new generation has seemingly discovered the Bible again.The book of Nehemiah tells how the Israelites worshiped and wept when they "rediscovered" the Scriptures in the temple after the Babylonian exile.These were people seeking God with intense earnestness, intention and openness. These were people whod confronted existential loss, confusion and suffering while living in a foreign land.Unearthing this power and the ability to be deeply moved by it is essential if we want to understand younger generations unexpected draw to the Bible, and to Jesus.AMERICA IS REDISCOVERING ITS SOUL AND REVIVING THE SACREDWe should also listen to those young adults who prayed at the Asbury Revival two years ago, which at its peak featured an estimated 50,000 visitors from nearly 300 colleges and universities. Firsthand accounts described participants rejecting "hollow words and hypocrisy," desiring "values embodied in action," andexhaustedwith "the spiritual diseases of modern life."CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONAll too often, discussions about the Bible can be filled with a certainty that can feel like smugness and border on hubris. Some apologists can act like they have something privileged and invaluable that audiences will miss out on if they dont embrace the message right then and there regardless of their current beliefs.At the Museum of the Bible, Ive seen firsthand the appreciation from young visitors that we arent trying to convince them of anything. We give them space to explore the Bible and its impact throughout the centuries and come to their own conclusions. Our trust in the Holy Spirits work supersedes our urge to control the outcome. As Charles Spurgeon said: "The Word of God is like a lion. You dont have to defend a lion. All you have to do is let the lion loose, and it will defend itself."JOE ROGAN STARTS GOING TO CHURCH AS FAITH RESURGENCE GAINS MOMENTUM, CHRISTIAN APOLOGIST CLAIMSThe fact is that were daily seeing a desire for a genuine encounter with God. Its clear that younger generations are hungry for existential and spiritual meaning, and value authenticity and virtues that lead to lives modeled on truth.Its an honest search which demands a genuine invitation to dialogue and encounter not soundbites, crafty answers, or facile, textbook responses.