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On This Day: Sweden and Prussia sign the Treaty of Stockholm. (1720)

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On January 21, 1720: Sweden and Prussia sign the Treaty of Stockholm.

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world. Consider using it when preaching about peace.

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