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Reading scripture through liberation, equality, and advocacy for the marginalized.
Key question: “How does this text speak to issues of justice, equality, and the liberation of the oppressed?”
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On November 26, 1950: Korean War: Communist Chinese troops launch a massive counterattack (Battle of the Ch'ongch'on River and Battle of Chosin Reservoir) against United Nations and South Korean forces. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration...
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
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.
On May 31, 1991: Bicesse Accords in Angola lay out a transition to multi-party democracy under the supervision of the United Nations' UNAVEM II peacekeeping mission. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world.
On July 10, 1883: War of the Pacific: Chileans led by Alejandro Gorostiaga defeat Andrés Avelino Cáceres's Peruvian army at the Battle of Huamachuco, hastening the end of the war. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration...
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.
On October 25, 285 or 286: Execution of Saints Crispin and Crispinian during the reign of Diocletian, now the patron saints of leather workers, curriers, and shoemakers. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God...
On January 11, 1964: Surgeon General of the United States Dr. Luther Terry, M.D., publishes the landmark report Smoking and Health: Report of the Advisory Committee to the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service saying that smoking may be...
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its impact. Consider using it when preaching about leadership.
On July 4, 1863: American Civil War: Siege of Vicksburg: The Confederate army in Vicksburg, Mississippi surrenders to Union forces under Ulysses S. Grant after 47 days of siege, contributing to the Union capture of the Mississippi River.
Teaching on Scripture Meditation from Augustine of Hippo: Augustine on Delighting in Scripture
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it when preaching about discovery.
On July 18, 362: Roman-Persian Wars: Emperor Julian arrives at Antioch with a Roman expeditionary force (60,000 men) and stays there for nine months to launch a campaign against the Persian Empire.
On June 12, 1240: At the instigation of Louis IX of France, an inter-faith debate, known as the Disputation of Paris, starts between a Christian monk and four rabbis. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about...
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of faith through history. Consider using it when preaching about faith, reformation.
On May 23, 1568: Dutch rebels led by Louis of Nassau, defeat Jean de Ligne, Duke of Arenberg, and his loyalist troops in the Battle of Heiligerlee, opening the Eighty Years' War.
It assumes the sovereignty and enacts a series of revolutionary mesures which will lead to the Catalan Republic. 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.
On December 15, 1989: Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights relating the abolition of capital punishment is adopted. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's heart for justice and righteousness.
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.
On February 6, 1899: Spanish-American War: The Treaty of Paris, a peace treaty between the United States and Spain, is ratified by the United States Senate. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world.
On October 3, 1912: U.S. forces defeat Nicaraguan rebels at the Battle of Coyotepe Hill. 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.
On November 28, 1666: At least 3,000 men of the Royal Scots Army led by Tam Dalyell of the Binns defeat about 900 Covenanter insurgents led by James Wallace of Auchens in the Battle of Rullion Green.
On September 18, 1961: United Nations Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld dies in an air crash while attempting to negotiate peace in the Katanga region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration...
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.