Today in History - June 28

1919 - The Treaty of Versailles is signed, ending the state of war between Germany and the Allies of World War I (Source)

Recommended sermons and podcasts:

Versailles - The Poisonous Spirit of Vengence, by Dr. Peter Hammond

The following quote is from Churchill, Hitler and the Unnecessary War, by Patrick Buchanan:

 "Churchill was exhilarated. Six months later, after the first battle of Ypres, with tens of thousands of British soldiers in their graves, he would say to Violet Asquith: 'I think a curse should rest on me - because I am so happy. I know this war is smashing and shattering the lives of thousands every moment and yet - I cannot help it - I enjoy every second.'" 

Here is some good advice from Dr. Peter Hammond:

"Beware the victor's version. Wartime propaganda morphs into peacetime textbooks....think outside the box. Don't accept the official version. Ask why..." 

 1922 - The Irish Civil War begins with the shelling of the Four Courts in Dublin by Free State forces (Source)

Recommended sermons and podcasts:

Centenary of Northern Ireland, by Dr. Ian Brown [Text: Deuteronomy 16]

1940 - Romania cedes Bessarabia and Northern Bukovina to the Soviet Union after facing an ultimatum (Source)

Recommended sermons and podcasts: 

Persecution and Martyrdom of Christians by Muslims and Communists, by Dr. Peter Hammond [Text: 2 Corinthians 11:23-28; Revelation 6:9 & 10]

Here is an excerpt from this message by Dr. Hammond:

"...they are in the very presence of God. And they are praying, 'How Long, O Lord, holy and true, until you judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell upon the earth?' Throughout the world there are many people praying for peace. But what's noticeable is that the martyrs in heaven are praying for justice."

Note: You can also get this movie, and a group study guide based on this movie, by going to  torturedforchrist.com