The Pilgrim’s (PAX) Progress

Disclaimer / Prayer

John Bunyan’s class book titled The Pilgrim’s Progress was first published on this day 347 years ago.  It is the second most published book of all time only behind the Bible.  It is an allegory of the Christian life and tells of the story of a man named Christian and his life’s journey from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City.  Along the way, he encounters various characters and obstacles, symbolizing the struggles and challenges of a Christian life on Earth as they strive to reach salvation in Heaven.  In commemoration of the anniversary, YHC led 9 PAX on a similar journey.

Warm Up

• SSH IC x 30
• Imperial Walkers IC x 10
• LBAC forward IC x 10
• Overhead Claps IC x 10
• LBAC reverse IC x 10
• Slow Monkey Humpers IC x 10
• Abe Vigoda IC x 10

 

The Thang

347 cumulative reps of various exercises were competed by PAX

 

City of Destruction (Amphitheater)

The City of Destruction is Christian’s hometown and is a symbol of the entire world, with all its sins, corruptions, and sorrow and with no hope of salvation.

• 347 Curls
• 347 BBSUs

The Burden of Sin

• Rifle carry coupons to Swamp of Despair

Swamp of Despair (bottom of Tombstone Hill)

The Swamp of Despair is the first obstacle Christian faces on his way to the Wicket Gate. Here, pilgrims are likely to become so overwhelmed with conviction over their sin that they enter a state of depression and discouragement and get bogged down and trapped in the mire.

• 347 Mike Tysons

The Hill of Difficulty (Tombstone Hill)

The Hill of Difficulty represents many things in the life of a believer, including opposition, persecution, temptations, physical difficulties, overcoming sinful habits, forgiveness, etc.

• Mount Everest to 3^rd light pole
• Burpee Broad jump the rest up to the top

Mosey back down to bottom

• 347 KBSs

The Burden of Sin

• Rifle carry to the Wicket Gate

Wicket Gate

The Wicket Gate is the only entrance to the Way, which puts pilgrims on the narrow path to the Celestial City. The gate represents Christ, and passing through it represents one’s conversion.

• 347 LBCs
• 347 Squats
• Raccoon crawl along the top of the wall

Mosey to Vanity Fair

Vanity Fair (The Great Field)

Vanity Fair is a wicked town that hosts a year-long carnival designed to tempt pilgrims to abandon their journeys.

• 347 Boxcutters

Mosey to the Country of Beulah

Country of Beulah

The Country of Beulah is a place of safety that borders Heaven and is within sight of the Celestial City. Christian and Hopeful stop there to rest.

• 1 minute wall sit

Mosey to the Celestial City

The Celestial City (Amphitheater)

The Celestial City on Mount Zion, or Heaven, is the final destination

• BOPOs until time

Mole Skin

Christian was not always alone on his journey to the Celestial City.  His best companions were Faithful and Hopeful.  YHC is thankful for PAX who join, push and encourage me at beatdowns each week.

Prayer / COT