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On This Day: Jack Jouett begins his midnight ride to warn Thomas Jefferson and the Virginia... (1781) - Illustration on compassion | IllustrateTheWord

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On This Day: Jack Jouett begins his midnight ride to warn Thomas Jefferson and the Virginia... (1781)

Source: Today in History (history.muffinlabs.com) - CC BY-SA 3.045 words

On June 3, 1781: Jack Jouett begins his midnight ride to warn Thomas Jefferson and the Virginia legislature of an impending British raid.

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about showing Christ-like compassion to others. Consider using it when preaching about compassion.

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