On This Day: In New Zealand, 1600 armed volunteers and constabulary field forces led by... (1881)

On November 5, 1881: In New Zealand, 1600 armed volunteers and constabulary field forces led by Minister of Native Affairs John Bryce march on the pacifist Māori settlement at Parihaka, evicting upwards of 2000 residents, and destroying the settlement in the context of the New Zealand land confiscations.

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.