This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's call to courage in the face of adversity. Consider using it when preaching about courage.

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On This Day: After the capture of Herod's Palace the previous day, a Roman army under Titus... (70)

On September 8, 70: After the capture of Herod's Palace the previous day, a Roman army under Titus secures and plunders the city of Jerusalem. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's call to courage in the face of adversity.

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On This Day: Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity is tested (later confirmed) by... (1919)

On May 29, 1919: Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity is tested (later confirmed) by Arthur Eddington and Andrew Claude de la Cherois Crommelin. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's call to courage in the face of adversity.

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On This Day: Buddhist crisis: As a result of the Xá Lợi Pagoda raids, the US State Department... (1963)

On August 24, 1963: Buddhist crisis: As a result of the Xá Lợi Pagoda raids, the US State Department cables the United States Embassy, Saigon to encourage Army of the Republic of Vietnam generals to launch a coup against President...

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On This Day: World War II: German submarine U-29 sinks the British aircraft carrier... (1939)

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's call to courage in the face of adversity. Consider using it when preaching about courage.

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On This Day: The Nyköping Banquet: Birger, King of Sweden treacherously seizes his two... (1317)

On December 10, 1317: The Nyköping Banquet: Birger, King of Sweden treacherously seizes his two brothers, dukes Valdemar and Erik, who are subsequently starved to death in the dungeon of Nyköping Castle.

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