On This Day: Jan van Essen and Hendrik Vos become the first Lutheran martyrs, burned at the... (1523)
On July 1, 1523: Jan van Essen and Hendrik Vos become the first Lutheran martyrs, burned at the stake by Roman Catholic authorities in Brussels.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the meaning of true sacrifice. Consider using it when preaching about sacrifice, reformation, discovery.
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