On This Day: Spring and Autumn period: Battle of Qianshi: Upon the death of the previous Duke... (685 BC)

On August 8, 685 BC: Spring and Autumn period: Battle of Qianshi: Upon the death of the previous Duke of Qi, Gongsun Wuzhi, Duke Zhuang of Lu sends an army into the Duchy of Qi to install the exiled Qi prince Gongzi Jiu as the new Duke of Qi - but is defeated at Qianshi by Jiu's brother and rival claimant, the newly inaugurated Duke Huan of Qi.

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.