With less than two weeks to the start of a new year, we are excited to share this last project 2025 update with you all! Short and sweet, we hope this final update will be an encouragement to you as we reflect on all that the Lord has done this year, and gives anticipation for a beautiful 2026!

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Legacy Bible Foundation: A Year In Review

The Legacy Bible Foundation (LBF) has made a great impact all throughout 2025 by supporting trustworthy ministries and pastors all over the world, providing Bibles and resources to further expand the reach of the Gospel for the glory of Christ. 

Here’s a snapshot of some of LBF’s 2025 highlights in distributing freely God’s Word: 

• Over 400 LSB MacArthur Study Bibles to pastors and church leaders in need

• Over 93,000 Gospel editions of the LSB for ministry outreach

• Over 2,000 copies of the LSB 2 Column Verse-by-Verse to Africa

It is through the generosity of donors that allows the LBF to provide Bibles and biblical resources to ministries all around the world. 

Please consider supporting LBF by prayer as well as by donating funds at www.legacybiblefoundation.com/donate. 

Until the end of 2025, all giving will be matched up to $25,000!

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Preorders NOW OPEN…The LSB Shepherd’s Bible

We are excited to announce that preorders are open for the February 2026 release of the LSB Shepherd’s Bible! 

While many pastors, prospective elders, and missionaries will not have the opportunity to receive formal training or a seminary education, the LSB Shepherd’s Bible serves as an ideal companion for men who desire to faithfully care for the flock of God. 

The Shepherd’s Bible includes 24 articles covering the foundational elements of biblical ministry, each written by seasoned ministers of the Word. Jerry Wragg, Pastor-Teacher of Grace Immanuel Bible Church and President of The Expositor's Seminary, served as General Editor.  

This robust tool for Bible study, preaching, and teaching also features over 95,000 cross references, 14,000 translation footnotes, 16,000 concordance references, plus a single-column verse-by-verse layout with additional room for notetaking.

The Shepherd’s Bible is a powerful instrument to equip men to heed the apostolic call: “Shepherd the flock of God among you” (1 Peter 5:2).

Available in Hardcover, Paste-Down Cowhide and our NEW Paste-Down Tuff-Skin, a uniquely formulated flexible and durable synthetic cover designed to emulate the feel of genuine leather. Features of this edition includes: 

• Red letter text with 9.5-point font

• Over 95,000 cross references

• Over 14,000 translation footnotes

• Red for book titles, running headers, chapter & page numbers

• Single-column, verse-by-verse layout

• Same text pagination as the LSB Inside Column Reference

• 24 articles for pastoral ministry

• Generous margins around the Scripture text for notes

• 32 GSM Bible paper

• 1,856 pages

• Smyth-sewn, paste-down binding

• Double-sided satin ribbon markers

• Tables for weights, measurements and monetary units

• Over 16,000 concordance references

• 8 detailed Bible maps

• Printed and bound in Korea

Through our one-for-one model, for every copy you purchase, the Legacy Bible Foundation will equip one pastor with his own Shepherd’s Bible at no cost.

Preorder Yours Today!

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Upcoming Edition of the LSB for 2026

Work on the next forthcoming edition of the LSB is now underway: the LSB Large Print UltraThin. Building on the trusted design of the Lockman Foundation’s classic NASB95 Large Print UltraThin layout, this LSB edition will feature a clear 2-column, verse-by-verse layout, with cross references and footnotes thoughtfully placed in the center column.

Please keep a lookout for sample pages and further updates as development continues. Preorders for the LSB Large Print UltraThin are expected to begin before Spring of 2026.

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LSB Digital Initiative Update

The LSB Digital Initiative is firmly underway! This initiative includes the following: 

1.The LSB Tagger – A simple tool that automatically links Scripture references, allowing readers to instantly view verses by hovering over or clicking them. Ideal for church websites and blogs that seek to point visitors to the Word. This encourages readers to be like the noble Bereans, who always made a practice to discern all things by always returning to the Scriptures (Acts 17).

2. Two LSB Reading Plans – Churches can choose from the LSB Daily Reading Bible and the Robert Murray M’Cheyne Bible reading plans to encourage their members to read the Bible through the year together. Churches will be able to integrate these daily readings onto their websites and blogs. And don’t forget, the LSB Daily Reading Bible is currently available in carton discounts here.

3. The LSB Audio Bible — initially available as an option within the two LSB Reading Plans, the LSB Audio Bible will enable readers to listen to the entire Bible while commuting, doing chores, or exercising. This feature offers the blessing of meditating on the Word of God virtually anywhere.

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Literal Word

Do you love the Literal Word Mobile app for Bible Study? We are excited to share the updated Literal Word online experience that now includes the LSB! 

Start reading today at lsb.literalword.com.

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316 On Podcasts

Team 316 member Chris Scotti recently went on Pilgrim’s Radio to share about the new LSB Gospel of John, his own testimony of coming to faith in Jesus and the importance of getting the Gospel out.

Listen today at https://pilgrimradio.com/programs/his-people/.

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316 & Conferences 

The last quarter of 2025 was an exciting time as Team 316 hit the road all over the map to attend different conferences and events. We are thankful for the opportunities to share more about the work the Lord is doing through 316 Publishing and the Legacy Standard Bible! 

316 was represented at the following conferences this past autumn:

• Cornerstone Broadcasting Conference, Daytona Beach FL- 9/5-9/6

• Cutting It Straight Expository Conference, Jacksonville FL  - 9/23-9/25

• Answers For Pastors Conference, Williamstown KY - 9/30-10/2

• ACBC Annual Conference, Fort Worth TX - 10/6-10/8

• Pray Vote Stand Summit, Chino Hills CA - 10/17-10/18

• King & His Kingdom Conference, Alberta Canada - 10/30-11/1

• Calvary Chapel International Pastors Conference - 11/10-11/13

We look forward to more conferences in 2026! If you have a conference or event you’d like us to consider attending, or if you would like to receive brochures to distribute about the LSB, please email our team at info@316publishing.com!

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Looking to read the Bible in a year? 

Reading the Bible in a year may seem like an intimidating goal, but the LSB Daily Reading Bible provides a proven easy-to-read plan that will help you complete the entire Bible in one year. Each day can be read in under 15 minutes and lays out four refreshing portions of Scripture from the Old Testament, Psalms, Proverbs, and New Testament.

• Black letter text with 10-point font

• Line matched, 2-column paragraph layout

• C. H. Spurgeon's 7 principles on how to read the Bible

• Each day has readings from the OT, Psalms, Proverbs, and New Testament

• Each week has a quote from godly men and women to encourage you

• 32 GSM Bible paper

• Tables for weights, measurements and monetary units

Choose from softcover or two faux leather designs!

Is your church looking to follow a reading plan together? The softcover edition available in case lots at deeply discounted pricing to enable churches to begin a synchronized reading plan throughout their congregation!

Also keep an eye out for an upcoming email about the LSB Digital Initiative reading plans.

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With each passing year, we are continually grateful for Yahweh’s faithfulness and kindness as we partner with Him in work that brings Him all glory and honor.

As we celebrate all that Yahweh accomplished in 2025, we step into 2026 with renewed hope—believing it will be a year marked by joy, growth, and new opportunities to magnify His Name.

We wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Team 316

P.S. — If you’re planning to start the LSB Daily Reading Bible on January 1 but haven’t ordered your Bible yet, we’ve created a free PDF of the first week of readings to help you begin. Download it here, and be sure to place your order so you’re ready for the year ahead.