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On This Day: Hijacking of Lufthansa Flight 181 by the Popular Front for the Liberation of... (1977)

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On October 13, 1977: Hijacking of Lufthansa Flight 181 by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine.

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when preaching about freedom, leadership, hope.

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