Renewing Your Mind The Delectable Mountains
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Nov 6, 2025 Join Derek Thomas, a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and systematic theology professor, as he delves into John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress. He beautifully illustrates the Delectable Mountains and their significance as a spiritual haven. Discover the Puritan view of the Lord's Day as the 'market day of the soul,' emphasizing joy and reflection rather than legalism. Thomas also discusses the roles of godly shepherds and the vital warnings from the hills, providing listeners with insights on perseverance and future hope.
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Glimpses Of Emmanuel's Land
- Bunyan's Delectable Mountains symbolize glimpses of Emmanuel's land and spiritual maturity experienced by believers.
- These moments lift Christians above routine and give a foretaste of heaven during the pilgrimage of faith.
Midnight Escape And The Key Called Promise
- Bunyan uses Christian's midnight escape from Doubting Castle via the key called 'promise' to teach the power of prayer.
- Derek Thomas links that timing to Christ's passion week and Paul and Silas's midnight deliverance to emphasize hope in darkness.
The Lord's Day As A Spiritual Market
- The Puritans treated the Lord's Day as a weekly, gospel-shaped continuation of the Sabbath set apart for worship and refreshment.
- They called it the "market day of the soul," a time to receive spiritual goods and renewed strength for the week.
