The Gospel of John: 31 Days of Prayer, Reflection, and Response
Welcome to Inscribe the Word, the Gospel of John. This year, we are slowly and intentionally writing through John’s Gospel, and we invite you to join us.
Inscribe the Word is a spiritual practice rooted in the discipline of Scripture writing—taking time to handwrite passages of the Bible as a way to slow down, reflect, and meditate on God’s Word. By writing Scripture, we engage our minds and hearts in a deeper way, noticing the richness of each word and allowing the truths of the Bible to sink more deeply into our souls. It’s not about how much we write but how intentionally we engage, creating space for the Holy Spirit to speak, teach, and transform us through the living Word of God.
This year, we invite you to slow down and savor the Gospel of John. The Gospel was written to reveal Jesus in a way that invites us into a deeper relationship with Him. John doesn’t just tell us what Jesus did—he shows us who Jesus is: the Word made flesh, the Light of the world, and the Bread of life. By inscribing this Gospel, we’re creating space to meditate on each verse, letting its truths settle in our hearts and minds.
We’re not rushing.
From January to November, we’ll focus on one section of John each month, with a new theme that highlights the richness of this Gospel. December will be a time of reflection, journaling through how these Scriptures have spoken to us.
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This January, we inscribed John 1:1-John 2:11, and we saw Jesus as The Light of the World.
This February, we inscribed John 2:12-4:6, and we went from the cleansing waters of baptism to new creation and being born again.
This March, we inscribed John 4:7-5:14, and we went from broken to whole in the hands of Jesus.
This April, we inscribed John 5:15-6:27, and we saw Jesus as the Bread of Life and our total sustenance.
This May, we inscribed John 6:48-7:46, and we saw Jesus as the giver of Living Water and having the words of life.
This June, we inscribed John 7:47-9:24, and we saw Jesus as the Light of the World
This July, we inscribed John 9:25-11:34.
This August, we inscribed John 11:35-13:20
This September, we inscribed John 13:21-16:14
This October, we inscribed John 16:15-19:8
This November, we inscribed John 19:9-21:25
Now, we take the month of December to reflect on what we have inscribed.
As we come to the end of the year, we reach the final pages of the Gospel of John. Since January, we have been inscribing truth line by line, encountering Jesus as the Word made flesh, the Light of the world, the Bread of life, the Good Shepherd, and the Risen King.
We’ve written His words with our own hands.
Now, we let those words settle in our hearts.
For December, we are stepping into a different rhythm as we remember what Jesus said and respond to what He has spoken to us. Instead of inscribing Scripture each day, we invite you to sit with one simple prompt. Each question is rooted in a section of John’s Gospel and invites you to reflect, pray, journal, and respond.
You don’t need all the answers.
You just need a willing heart.
The Weekly Themes . . .
Week 1: Reflection on the Word (John 1)
Jesus is the Word made flesh, full of grace and truth. These early days of December invite us to remember the mystery and majesty of who He is, and what it means to receive Him.Week 2: Encountering Jesus (John 2–4)
From weddings to wells, Jesus meets people in ordinary places and changes everything. These reflections help us remember our first encounters with Him, and invite us to meet Him again.Week 3: Life Through Belief (John 5–6)
Jesus heals, feeds, and reveals Himself as the Bread of Life. The crowd is divided, but to those who believe, He gives eternal life. These prompts draw us into what we truly hunger for and who we truly trust.Week 4: The Good Shepherd and Beyond (John 7–10)
This week, we sit with the voice of the Good Shepherd, the One who leads us, knows us, and lays down His life for us. This is the love we long for, and the voice we’re learning to follow.Week 5: Love and Sacrifice (John 11–17)
Here, we reflect on the heart of Jesus revealed in the Upper Room. He washes feet. He prays for us. He gives a new command: Love one another as I have loved you. These are days to draw close to His love.Week 6: Victory and New Beginnings (John 18–21)
As our year in John’s Gospel closes, we return to the cross and to the empty tomb. Jesus is risen. Failure is redeemed. Love triumphs. And He sends us out with His peace. These final reflections prepare us for what’s next.
A Word for You . . .
You’ve made it. You’ve walked through the Gospel of John, day by day, word by word.
Whether you inscribed every verse or stumbled along the way, you’re here. And that matters.
This month is not about finishing strong, but about finishing with Him.
Take time.
Make space.
Let these reflections shape your prayers and prepare your heart for what’s ahead.
Because the story doesn’t end in John 21.
It continues in you.
Father,
I thank you for those who have inscribed the Gospel of John with us. I thank you for revealing Your Son to us through the power of Your Holy Spirit. As we go forward, help us to see Jesus in every area of our lives. Help us to see Him as The Light of the World, the One who Tabernacles among us. I pray that The Good Shepherd lead us and that the power of the Holy Spirit enlighten our hearts and minds with Your love.
Thank You for this time together, for Your Word, and for sending The Word to save us.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen
