Nathan W. Bingham

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It's estimated that over 150,000 people die every single day.

That number seems staggering, especially because we live in a time when our culture seeks to hide the reality of death.

It often doesn't feel real until it impacts our friends or family directly.

But that wasn't true in John Bunyan's time.

They were far more aware that our days are numbered.

Hi, I'm Nathan W. Bingham, and thanks for joining us for this Friday edition of Renewing Your Mind.

As we come to the final chapter for Christian, as he now approaches the celestial city, it means it's your final opportunity to request a copy of Bunyan's classic, The Pilgrim's Progress, along with Derek Thomas' complete 19-part DVD series that walks you through the book, explaining the context and meaning of the various places and characters.

Request your copy of this Pilgrim's Progress Resource Bundle when you donate before midnight tonight at renewingyourmind.org.

For Christian, the main character in the story, to enter the celestial city, he must first die, or in the allegory, pass through the river.

This is such a beautiful and comforting part of the story, and it has been used by God for centuries to help prepare Christians for their own death.

Here's Derek Thomas to guide us through the last leg of Christian's journey.

I love the line Derek Thomas read earlier in today's message.

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you.

When you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.

That line was from John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress, and you're listening to Renewing Your Mind on this Friday.

Following Christian's journey to the celestial city, his highs and his lows, the ups and downs, has brought God's people, especially families, great comfort, while also warning us to follow the narrow way.

There is so much more to Christian's pilgrimage, and Dr. Thomas will guide you through it all in his 19-part series.

We'll send you the complete series on DVD, along with your very own copy of The Pilgrim's Progress to read with your family when you donate before midnight tonight at renewingyourmind.org or when you call us at 800-435-4343.