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On This Day: Japanese Sgt. Shoichi Yokoi is found hiding in a Guam jungle, where he had been... (1972)
Source: Today in History (history.muffinlabs.com) - CC BY-SA 3.051 words
On January 24, 1972: Japanese Sgt. Shoichi Yokoi is found hiding in a Guam jungle, where he had been since the end of World War II.
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.
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