In this final week and chapter of The Pilgrim’s Progress, Christian finishes his journey and arrives at the Celestial City.

After leaving the Delectable Mountains, Christian & Hopeful are not far from the gates of the Celestial City. There are a few more characters to meet and a few more important lessons to be learned before they reach their destination.

After losing his traveling companion Faithful, Christian is joined by a new friend named Hopeful. Though the Delectable Mountains are not far off, they stray from the path and end up in Doubting Castle.

After enduring the valleys, Christian is joined by new companion, Faithful. They encounter two others before heading to the Godless City, Vanity Fair.

Christian continues on his journey to the Celestial City. He loses his burden, but also loses the Roll he’s been given. He is refreshed at the Palace Beautiful, but soon after must endure two dark and difficult valleys. This is the way of the narrow path, the King’s Highway, and we learn much about our own journey to the City of God.

Chapter 2 is a transitional scene before Christian begins his journey. He enters the Interpreter’s House, learning of the perils & rewards that await him along the way.

As we start The Pilgrim’s Progress, we learn about the author, John Bunyan, and the main character, Christian the Pilgrim.

To take up the mission of God and make disciples, we will seek to follow the example of the early church. They gathered corporately for worship on the first day of the week, but they also met by the dozens in House Churches. Why House Church? What are the reasons we are following this model, and what will it look like?

What is the mission of God? How did Jesus and the early church live on mission? How can we live on mission?

Peter ends his first letter with a word to elders, an exhortation to humility, and a call to stand firm to the end.