Why do more than one billion people today lack access to the Bible in their language? Why are the Scriptures so often only available in written form? And even when the Scriptures are available, why doesn’t it lead to transformation of lives? Each of these questions deals with an issue of Bible poverty, which is found in all parts of the world and across all socioeconomic levels. This practical and insightful paper delves deep into each of these barriers, also identifying ‘bridges’ to help overcome each barrier.