and the Christian Connection Mitsuo Fuchida led the attack on Pearl Harbour in 1941 This began war in the Pacific A Day of Infamy Noone suspected a surprise attack There was much destruction ID: 469492
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Pearl Harbour Attack
… and the Christian Connection.Slide2
Mitsuo Fuchida led the attack on Pearl Harbour in 1941. This began war in the
Pacific.
A Day of InfamySlide3
No-one suspected a surprise attack.There was much destruction.
“Tora,
Tora
,
Tora
!”Surprise Attack!Slide4
Six times Mitsuo crash landed in the sea. Just before the battle of Midway he fell ill. His ship was bombed during the battle, throwing him into the water and breaking his legs.
Most of his peers were killed in action.
Brush with DeathSlide5
Things got worse and worse for the Japanese forces until finally the Emperor surrendered.
The Tide of War turned …Slide6
After the war, Mitsuo had no career and was bitter.
Back to FarmingSlide7
Jake had been a Prisoner Of War of the Japanese. He was treated cruelly. His faith helped him overcome his bitterness.
Jake DeShazarSlide8
While attending court cases over human rights violations, Mitsuo caught up with Jake's story. He read Jake's pamphlet, 'I was a Prisoner of Japan.'
Meeting J
akeSlide9
As Mitsuo read the Bible for himself, he was amazed at the love, forgiveness and grace of God. He saw how it changed Jake. Now he felt that transformation in his own life.
Knowing the StorySlide10
Instead of regretting the past, Mitsuo
set about changing the future by telling people about God's love and forgiveness.Regret or Action?Slide11
Mitsuo passed on what he had learned. Jesus is the answer to all hatred, bitterness and suffering.
Jesus is the AnswerSlide12
God’s forgiveness is powerful and life-giving. When we feel it deep down it can really change our lives and be infectious too!Is there someone who would benefit from your forgiveness today?
Life from Death