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On This Day: Boshin War: Tokugawa rebels establish the Ezo Republic in Hokkaidō. (1869) - Illustration on compassion | IllustrateTheWord

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On This Day: Boshin War: Tokugawa rebels establish the Ezo Republic in Hokkaidō. (1869)

Source: Today in History (history.muffinlabs.com) - CC BY-SA 3.037 words

On January 27, 1869: Boshin War: Tokugawa rebels establish the Ezo Republic in Hokkaidō.

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about showing Christ-like compassion to others. Consider using it when preaching about compassion, leadership.

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