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On This Day: Ming general Wu Sangui forms an alliance with the invading Manchus and opens the... (1644)
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On May 25, 1644: Ming general Wu Sangui forms an alliance with the invading Manchus and opens the gates of the Great Wall of China at Shanhaiguan pass, letting the Manchus through towards the capital Beijing.
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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