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On This Day: Ten Kingdoms: Li Bian usurps the throne and deposes Emperor Yang Pu. The Wu... (937) - Illustration on leadership | IllustrateTheWord

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On This Day: Ten Kingdoms: Li Bian usurps the throne and deposes Emperor Yang Pu. The Wu... (937)

Source: Today in History (history.muffinlabs.com) - CC BY-SA 3.058 words

On November 10, 937: Ten Kingdoms: Li Bian usurps the throne and deposes Emperor Yang Pu. The Wu State is replaced by Li (now called "Xu Zhigao"), who becomes the first ruler of Southern Tang.

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership, discovery.

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