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Biblical simplicity, contemporary relevance, practical application.
Key question: “What is the plain meaning and practical application of this text?”
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On January 17, 1811: Mexican War of Independence: In the Battle of Calderón Bridge, a heavily outnumbered Spanish force of 6,000 troops defeats nearly 100,000 Mexican revolutionaries. This historical
On January 17, 1893: Lorrin A. Thurston, along with the Citizens' Committee of Public Safety, led the Overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii and the government of Queen Liliʻuokalani. This historical eve
On January 17, 1781: American Revolutionary War: Battle of Cowpens: Continental troops under Brigadier General Daniel Morgan defeat British forces under Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton at the bat
On January 17, 1885: A British force defeats a large Dervish army at the Battle of Abu Klea in the Sudan. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through
On January 17, 1649: The Second Ormonde Peace creates an alliance between the Irish Royalists and Confederates during the War of the Three Kingdoms. The coalition was then decisively defeated during t
On January 17, 1991: Crown Prince Harald of Norway becomes King Harald V, following the death of his father, King Olav V. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly
On September 12, 1944: World War II: The liberation of Yugoslavia from Axis occupation continues. Bajina Bašta in western Serbia is among the liberated cities. This historical event can serve as a po
On January 17, 1961: U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower delivers a televised farewell address to the nation three days before leaving office, in which he warns against the accumulation of power by th
On January 17, 2010: Rioting begins between Muslim and Christian groups in Jos, Nigeria, results in at least 200 deaths. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the en
On January 17, 1950: United Nations Security Council Resolution 79 relating to arms control is adopted. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through t
On January 17, 1943: World War II: Greek submarine Papanikolis captures the 200-ton sailing vessel Agios Stefanos and mans her with part of her crew. This historical event can serve as a powerful ser
On January 17, 1944: World War II: Allied forces launch the first of four assaults on Monte Cassino with the intention of breaking through the Winter Line and seizing Rome, an effort that would ultima
On January 17, 1945: World War II: The Vistula-Oder Offensive forces German troops out of Warsaw. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the eve
On January 18, 1972: Members of the Mukti Bahini lay down their arms to the government of the newly independent Bangladesh, a month after winning the war against the occupying Pakistan Army. This his
On January 22, 1943: World War II: Australian and American forces defeat Japanese army and navy units in the bitterly fought Battle of Buna-Gona. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon
On January 18, 1941: World War II: British troops launch a general counter-offensive against Italian East Africa. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works
On January 18, 1562: Pope Pius IV reopens the Council of Trent for its third and final session. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the event
On January 18, 1943: Warsaw Ghetto Uprising: The first uprising of Jews in the Warsaw Ghetto. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discover
On January 11, 1961: Throgs Neck Bridge over the East River, linking New York City's boroughs of The Bronx and Queens, opens to road traffic. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illu
On January 18, 1913: First Balkan War: A Greek flotilla defeats the Ottoman Navy in the Naval Battle of Lemnos, securing the islands of the Northern Aegean Sea for Greece. This historical event can s
On January 18, 1919: World War I: The Paris Peace Conference opens in Versailles, France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken worl
On January 18, 1871: Wilhelm I of Germany is proclaimed Kaiser Wilhelm in the Hall of Mirrors of the Palace of Versailles (France) towards the end of the Franco-Prussian War. Wilhelm already had the t
On October 23, 2017: War against the Islamic State: Philippine defense secretary Delfin Lorenzana declares the end of the Siege of Marawi. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustr
On September 12, 1942: World War II: First day of the Battle of Edson's Ridge during the Guadalcanal Campaign. U.S. Marines protecting Henderson Field are attacked by Imperial Japanese Army troops. T