Take 21
What Is Take 21?
Take 21 is a 21-day, church-wide invitation to celebrate the gift of Scripture by reading through the Gospel of John together. From January 5–25, we’ll read one chapter of John each day, and our Close Encounters sermon series will align with the daily readings.
Why We’re Doing This
Our hope is to spend more time in God’s Word, deepen our understanding of who Jesus is, and grow together as a church community through an intentional rhythm of Scripture, reflection and worship.
Scripture Journals
To support this journey, we’re offering an ESV Scripture Journal: John, which includes the full text of the book along with space for notes, reflections and prayer. Journals are available for $5 and can be reserved by filling out this form. By registering, you’ll both reserve a journal and join the Grace Commons community in this shared practice.
Questions & Common Ground
If questions come up along the way, email take21@gracecommons.org. Pastor Anthony Ceder will address submitted questions at the Take 21 Experience class during the 9:30am Common Ground hour on Jan 11, 18 & 25 in Oerter Hall.
Join the Journey
Whether this is your first time reading a book of the Bible or you’ve read John many times before, Take 21 is an invitation to encounter Jesus anew, and to do so together. We’re excited to begin this journey in the New Year!
Reserve a John Journal
Reading Schedule:
Bookmarks with the schedule are also available at the Welcome Center on Sunday mornings.
Sun, Jan 4 KICK OFF: Overview of the Gospel of John
- Mon, Jan 5: John 1
- Tues, Jan 6: John 2
- Wed, Jan 7: John 3
- Thurs, Jan 8: John 4
- Fri, Jan 9: John 5
- Sat, Jan 10: John 6
Sun, Jan 11: John 7 (9:30am Common Ground to discuss John 1–7)
- Mon, Jan 12:John 8
- Tues, Jan 13:John 9
- Wed, Jan 14 :John 10
- Thurs, Jan 15: John 11
- Fri, Jan 16: John 12
- Sat, Jan 17: John 13
Sun, Jan 18: John 14 (9:30am Common Ground to discuss John 8–16)
- Mon, Jan 19: John 15
- Tues, Jan 20: John 16
- Wed, Jan 21:John 17
- Thurs, Jan 22: John 18
- Fri, Jan 23: John 19
- Sat, Jan 24: John 20
Sun, Jan 25: John 21 (9:30am Common Ground to discuss John 7-21)
