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Christ's Return and Beyond #1 'His Return and the Resurrection' Sep 30, 2024

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A @Christadelphians Video: Description: Christ will return to earth. The process of resurrection of believers for their judgment is described. Christ will stop the war and the fall of Israel. Events are outlined that will lead up to the start of the millennium. Summary The video discusses Christ’s return, resurrection, and the work of believers as His bride, emphasizing faith and scriptural connections. Highlights 📖 Understanding Faith: Strong faith is built on understanding beliefs. ⛅ The Resurrection Process: Explores 1 Thessalonians 4 and its implications on resurrection. 🎺 Voice of the Archangel: Christ’s return is marked by the voice of the Archangel and the Trump of God. 🌍 Connection to Exodus: Ties resurrection themes to Exodus 19, highlighting God’s presence. ⚖️ The Role of Character: The character we hold influences our resurrection process. 🔔 Jubilee Significance: The return of Christ symbolizes liberation and restoration. 🌌 Gathering of Saints: Emphasizes the gathering of believers in the clouds to meet the Lord. Key Insights 📚 Faith and Understanding: Brother Thomas emphasized the importance of understanding one’s faith for stronger belief, which resonates deeply with believers’ spiritual journeys. 📜 Scriptural Interconnections: The video intricately connects various scriptural passages, illustrating the unity of biblical themes regarding resurrection and Christ’s return, enhancing comprehension of prophetic teachings. 🔊 Significance of the Trumpet: The trumpet signifies not just a call but a transformative moment of liberation, pointing to the joyous occasion of Christ’s return, akin to the Jubilee celebrations in Israel. 🌟 Character in Resurrection: Our character at the time of death influences our resurrection, indicating the importance of living a righteous life in preparation for eternal life. ⏳ The Sprouting Process: The resurrection is described as a ‘sprouting’ process, where believers transition from corruptible to incorruptible bodies, emphasizing renewal and hope. 🌈 Eden Restored: The themes of rest and restoration mirror the conditions of Eden, highlighting the ultimate goal of believers to return to a perfected state with God. 🚀 The Seizure of Saints: The gathering of believers is portrayed as an inevitable and forceful act, underscoring the transformative power of divine intervention in the lives of the faithful. 00:00 - Intro 01:20 - Quote from Brother Thomas 02:15 - Overview of first session topics 04:00 - Discussion on resurrection process 06:10 - Introduction to Revelation 16 08:30 - Key phrases in Revelation 16 10:00 - Reading from 1 Thessalonians 4 12:40 - Importance of "the Lord himself" 15:00 - Connection with Exodus 23 17:30 - Transition to 1 Corinthians 15 20:15 - Explanation of "raised incorruptible" 23:00 - Discussion on the sprouting process 25:40 - Link to Daniel 10 28:00 - Three bodies concept 30:20 - Brother Thomas's interpretation 33:00 - Transition back to 1 Thessalonians 35:15 - Significance of the Jubilee trumpet 38:30 - Connections to Exodus 19 41:00 - Conclusion of first session 43:00 - Transition to second session topics. ****************************************************************************** This video was produced by the ChristadelphianVideo.org project, arranged and supported by Christadelphians worldwide. You can follow us online at.. #1 Our Main site... https://cdvideo.org #2 Our podcast on Podbean... https://cdvideo.org/podcast #3 Our podcast on Apple...https://cdvideo.org/podcast-apple #4 Our podcast on Anchor...https://cdvideo.org/truth-talk #5 Our facebook...https://facebook.com/OpenBibles #6 Our Whats App... http://cdvideo.org/WhatsApp #7 Our Instagram... http://cdvideo.org/Instagram #8 Our X... http://cdvideo.org/X #9 Our YouTube Channel... http://cdvideo.org/youtube #10 Our Audio site Scripturescribe.com... https://cdvideo.org/mp3 #11 linktr.ee/cdvideo #Christadelphianvideo #christadelphianstalk #Christadelphians #bibletruthfeed #openbible #Gospeltruth #gospel #Christadelphian #bibletruthfeed #podcast #Christadelphians #discoverthebible #thebiblechannel

Thought for September 30th. “I FIND NO GUILT IN THIS MAN” Sep 30, 2024

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Pilate was the most powerful man in Israel in the days of Jesus. But he was strangely helpless in carrying out his own desire to let Jesus go free, though he said “I find no guilt in this man” [Luke 23 v.4] and “nothing deserving of death has been done by him” (v.15) “I will release him” [v.16 and again v.22] After all these declarations, it is strange how Pilate gives in. When we compare the different gospel records we get a clearer picture, one issue being that Jesus was claiming kingship. Pilate queried him on this, but said Jesus, “My kingdom is not of this world (i.e. age)”

So Pilate, the most powerful man in Jerusalem was indifferent to truth and justice and gave in to the demands that Jesus should be crucified; the biased and prejudiced jealous Jews got their way. There is a parallel today in what happened. Like the voices of the prejudiced religious leaders of that age, so today we have the insistent voices (and writings) of the atheistic and agnostic intellectual leaders – and they are getting louder!

The great majority argue that evolution is true, there is no God. They are no better that the Jewish leaders in the time of Jesus who blindfolded their minds to the heavenly power of Jesus. When you add all the real evidence together the intelligent spiritual mind becomes certain that Jesus is the coming king, that he did rise from the dead!

Just as the resurrection of Jesus astonished the Jewish leaders – and those of them still alive died in the later destruction of Jerusalem, so the return of Jesus will astonish the world – and those who do not believe and are not ready for his coming will perish, but only after many have seen the folly of their beliefs.

Is there a danger that some who read this are being held captive by the spirit that surrounds them, as Pilate was? But we can say, we are not judges like Pilate was deciding some case before us!

O yes we are! We are deciding our own case – and we know there is a case to be made out against us – but we have a Saviour and if we have a genuine relationship with him then we are sure of support from him. The support available is even more wonderful than that, for the disciple John wrote inviting us to “reassure our heart before him; for whenever our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, he knows everything.” [1 John 3 v19,20], So as we “judge” ourselves and develop our relationship with our Lord Jesus, may we be ready for his coming.

Thought for September 29th. “THIS SCRIPTURE MUST BE FULFILLED” Sep 29, 2024

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Today’s 22nd chapter of Luke tells us of the arrest of Jesus, it is quite detailed and we pondered the probability that some in the crowd that came to arrest him and brought him to the High Priest’s house later believed and joined the early believers on the Day of Pentecost or soon after. Luke and the other gospel writers would have had their testimony corroborated and maybe amplified by such. We note how John ends his Gospel account by stating, “Now there were many other things that Jesus did. Were every one of them to be written, I suppose that the world itself could not contain the books that would be written.”

Jesus was totally conscious of the Old Testament books that God caused to be written and preserved. Apart from his exchange of thoughts with those in the Temple at the age of 12, the initial evidence of his great consciousness of them was in his temptations in the wilderness – in refuting those temptations. How conscious have we become of them? Do we use them in the same way?

In the final hours before his arrest he tells his disciples, I tell you this scripture must be fulfilled in me … for what is written about me must have its fulfilment.” [v.37] And so, tragically, it happened but also wonderfully; for its fulfilment was in his sacrifice for our sins, made effective when we decide(d) to belong to Jesus, becoming his brother or his sister. There are a great many other Old Testament prophecies, such as those we will soon come to in Ezekiel about the latter day climax of events in the Middle East. We must put these alongside the last days predictions Jesus made which we read and commented on yesterday.

In Ezekiel 25 today there is a prophecy that has been fulfilled. “Thus says the LORD: Because the Philistines acted revengefully and took vengeance with malice … I will execute great vengeance upon them …” [v.16-17] These people have disappeared from history, there is no mention of them in the New Testament. Maybe we might conjecture that the Palestinians are the modern equivalent, they occupy the same territory! What fate awaits them? So – “scripture must be fulfilled” – we are living in awesome days. Let us accept the challenge of Jesus to “search the Scriptures” [John 5 v.39] but not be like those to whom he said this! He told them, you “refuse to come to me that you may have life.” [v.40]

Thought for September 28th. “DISTRESS OF NATIONS IN PERPLEXITY” Sep 28, 2024

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Our ch. 21 in Luke’s gospel today contains the awesome prophecy Jesus gave of events on earth when he is about to return. The meaning of v.24 is clear to us – that “Jerusalem will be trampled underfoot by the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.” It is no longer “trampled underfoot” – but it is not clear that some parts of the old city are yet under complete Jewish control – but surely “the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.”

At that time Jesus said awesome events will occur; there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth distress of nations in perplexity because of the roaring of the sea and the waves, people fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is coming on the world.” [v.25,26] Will the “roaring of the sea” be literal?

This is one of those passages of Scripture that we keep at the ‘back of our minds’ in case a literal application will suddenly occur. However the primary meaning is a metaphor for the peoples of the world represented as a great sea in constant upheaval.

We must note that the very next words are – “And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.”

Human nature is such that, unless we have a genuine faith developed from a prayerful heart-felt acceptance of the Divine word we will share in the “distress” and “perplexity” that is causing everyone else to ‘faint with fear.’ Those possessing genuine faith will “straighten up” and “raise (y)our heads, because (y)our redemption is drawing near.”[v.28] and we will not be overwhelmed by the “distress” and “perplexity” that surrounds us.

Ancient Hatred of Antisemitism and the Coming of the Lord #3 'Until the Redeemer comes' Sep 27, 2024

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A @Christadelphians Video: # Summary The discussion centers on the historical and prophetic significance of antisemitism, particularly in relation to Israel and the expectation of the Lord's return. # Summary The ongoing antisemitism reflects a deep-rooted, perpetual hatred against Israel, exacerbated by modern ideological movements and social media dynamics. # Highlights - 📜 Antisemitism is a longstanding issue, not a new phenomenon. - 🌍 Social media plays a crucial role in shaping narratives against Israel. - 📖 Psalm 83 reveals a unified strategy against Israel’s existence. - 📉 Israel struggles to present its factual narrative in the media. - 🧠 Ideological roots of modern antisemitism trace back to Enlightenment thinkers. - 🔄 The Valley of Dry Bones symbolizes Israel's national and spiritual revival. - 🤝 Future prophecies indicate a time of justice and truth for Israel. #Key Insights - 🔍 **Perpetual Antisemitism**: Antisemitism is not merely a historical issue but a continuous threat that evolves with societal changes and ideologies. Its persistence underlines the urgent need for awareness and action against such hatred. - 💻 **Media Dynamics**: The current media landscape skews perceptions of Israel, often framing it unfavorably and failing to hold its critics to the same standards. This creates a distorted view that fuels antisemitism. - 📚 **Scriptural References**: Biblical texts like Psalm 83 articulate the coordinated efforts against Israel, providing a prophetic context that helps understand contemporary antisemitism. - 🎓 **Ideological Foundations**: Modern antisemitism is linked to ideological movements, particularly those stemming from certain Enlightenment philosophers, whose views laid the groundwork for systemic anti-Jewish sentiment in Europe. - 🌱 **Spiritual Revival**: The metaphor of the Valley of Dry Bones emphasizes both Israel's physical return to the land and the hope for spiritual revival, aligning with prophetic visions of a renewed covenant relationship with God. - ⚖️ **Justice and Truth**: Future prophecies stress the importance of executing true judgment and mercy, suggesting that a just society is foundational for Israel's peace and restoration. - 🌈 **Hope in Prophecy**: The assurance of a future where Israel will experience joy and security is rooted in biblical prophecy, emphasizing that despite current challenges, a divine resolution is anticipated. #1 Our Main site... https://cdvideo.org #2 Our podcast on Podbean... https://cdvideo.org/podcast #3 Our podcast on Apple...https://cdvideo.org/podcast-apple #4 Our podcast on Anchor...https://cdvideo.org/truth-talk #5 Our facebook...https://facebook.com/OpenBibles #6 Our Whats App... http://cdvideo.org/WhatsApp #7 Our Instagram... http://cdvideo.org/Instagram #8 Our X... http://cdvideo.org/X #9 Our YouTube Channel... http://cdvideo.org/youtube #10 Our Audio site Scripturescribe.com... https://cdvideo.org/mp3 #11 linktr.ee/cdvideo

Ancient Hatred of Antisemitism and the Coming of the Lord #2 'The Battle Israel cannot win' Sep 27, 2024

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A @Christadelphians Video: ### Summary The script discusses the enduring issue of antisemitism, its historical roots, and current manifestations against Israel, while emphasizing biblical prophecies regarding accountability and judgment. Highlights - 📖 Zephaniah 3:8 emphasizes God's judgment and accountability for nations. - 🌍 The rise of antisemitism has led to significant historical events, including World War II. - 🕊️ The establishment of Israel has transformed antisemitism into anti-Zionism. - ⚖️ The UN's bias against Israel reveals a selective moral outrage in global politics. - 🏛️ Historical hatred against Jews is now reflected in contemporary attitudes towards Israel. - 🔍 The media plays a crucial role in shaping narratives around Israel and antisemitism. - 🧩 The ancient hatred persists, influencing global perspectives and policies against Israel. Key Insights - 🔔 **Biblical Accountability**: The prophetic scriptures highlight God's intention to hold nations accountable for their actions, especially regarding Israel. This serves as a reminder of the moral responsibilities nations bear. - 📜 **Historical Consequences**: Antisemitism has led to catastrophic events, such as the Holocaust and the origins of Israel, illustrating the tragic outcomes of hatred. Understanding this history is crucial for combating modern antisemitism. - 🏗️ **Transformation of Antisemitism**: The transition from antisemitism to anti-Zionism demonstrates how deeply rooted prejudices evolve, indicating a persistent animosity towards Jewish identity and statehood. - 🏛️ **UN Bias**: The disproportionate focus on Israel in UN resolutions symbolizes a broader trend of selective outrage, reflecting political agendas rather than genuine human rights concerns, which necessitates scrutiny. - 🌐 **Media's Role**: The media's framing of Israel and its conflicts significantly impacts public perception, often perpetuating misinformation that fosters hostility and misunderstanding. - ⚔️ **Enduring Hatred**: The concept of "ancient hatred" signifies a continuous cycle of animosity that shapes both historical and contemporary dynamics, necessitating a deeper understanding of its roots for resolution. - 🧠 **Social Behavior Dynamics**: Envy and hatred are powerful motivators in international relations, influencing public sentiment and policy decisions against Israel, which requires careful analysis in understanding geopolitical tensions. 00:00 Intro 00:00:00 Zephaniah 3:8 discusses God's judgment and accountability for nations, especially regarding Israel's role. 00:01:20 The historical context of anti-Semitism and its impact on the Jewish state is crucial. 00:02:45 The rise of Israel post-WWII and the ideological roots of conflict highlight moral accountability. 00:04:13 Anti-Semitism fueled WWII, leading to immense suffering and historical consequences. 00:05:39 Modern anti-Zionism reflects historical hatred, questioning its roots and implications. 00:07:08 The debate on anti-Zionism vs. anti-Semitism reveals complexities in contemporary discussions. 00:08:30 Demonization of Jews and its cultural manifestations continue to affect perceptions today. 00:10:19 The role of social media and AI in shaping narratives around Israel and anti-Semitism is evolving. 00:12:20 The UN's historical role and current perceptions of Israel's existence are under scrutiny. 00:14:11 The existential threat Israel faces today prompts critical questions about its future. 00:16:22 The dynamics between Israel and neighboring nations reflect deeper historical animosities. 00:18:54 UN resolutions highlight bias, emphasizing the disproportionate focus on Israel. 00:21:20 The silence of mainstream media on global injustices raises questions regarding priorities. 00:23:07 Biblical prophecies about Israel and their relevance today are worth exploring. 00:25:13 The motivations behind animosity towards Israel can be traced back to envy and historical conflicts. 00:27:25 The ancient hatred persists, manifesting in contemporary geopolitical dynamics. 00:30:37 The influence of social behavior theories on international relations is significant. 00:32:46 Understanding how narratives against Israel are constructed can illuminate broader issues. 00:35:05 The enduring impact of historical lies about Israel continues to shape public opinion. 00:39:50 The unholy alliance of ideologies against Israel reflects complex global dynamics today. #11 linktr.ee/cdvideo #Christadelphianvideo #christadelphianstalk #Christadelphians #bibletruthfeed #openbible #Gospeltruth #gospel #Christadelphian #bibletruthfeed #podcast #Christadelphians #discoverthebible #thebiblechannel

Ancient Hatred of Antisemitism and the Coming of the Lord #1 'A witness to all nations' Sep 27, 2024

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A @Christadelphians Video: # Summary The discussion centers on the historical and prophetic significance of antisemitism, particularly in relation to Israel and the expectation of the Lord's return. Highlights - 📖 Prophecy drives our understanding of current events and anticipates the coming of the Lord. - ⏳ Longsuffering of the Lord reflects on the delay of His return, raising concerns about faith and disillusionment. - 📰 Recent media biases illustrate the ongoing struggle against antisemitism and Israel's portrayal in global affairs. - 📜 Antisemitism has deep historical roots, with its term coined in 1879 to describe a scientific hatred against Jews. - ⚖️ The United Nations and world leaders often misrepresent Israel, echoing ancient prophecies about the Jewish people's suffering. - 🔍 The inversion of truth and justice concerning Jews highlights the ongoing bias and societal prejudice. - 🌍 The global obsession with Jewish identity reflects deeper issues of conscience and morality in a postmodern world. Key Insights - ✝️ **Expectation of the Lord's Return**: The anticipation of Christ’s return inspires believers to reflect on their faith and behaviors in light of prophecy. This call to holiness is crucial as we navigate a world filled with challenges. - 🕊️ **Longsuffering of God**: The delay in Christ’s return provokes both hope and concern among believers regarding the fate of disillusioned youth, emphasizing the importance of outreach and compassion. - ⚔️ **Media Bias and Antisemitism**: Recent reports illustrate how media narratives often perpetuate antisemitic tropes, demonstrating a need for critical engagement with news sources and narratives. - 📚 **Historical Context of Antisemitism**: The term 'antisemitism' was designed to rationalize hatred against Jews, showing how language can shape societal perceptions and injustices. - 🏛️ **Judicial Injustice Against Israel**: The portrayal of Israel as a terrorist state reflects a broader trend of holding it to unjust standards, illustrating the ongoing struggle against legal and moral biases. - 🔄 **Inversion of Truth**: The societal tendency to invert truth leads to widespread prejudice against Jews, indicating a disconnect from absolute moral standards. - 🌐 **Jewish Identity and Global Discourse**: The disproportionate scrutiny of Jews in global discussions about morality and ethics signifies a complex interplay between identity and societal values, calling for a deeper understanding of historical grievances. ****************************************************************************** This video was produced by the ChristadelphianVideo.org project, arranged and supported by Christadelphians worldwide. You can follow us online at.. #1 Our Main site... https://cdvideo.org #2 Our podcast on Podbean... https://cdvideo.org/podcast #3 Our podcast on Apple...https://cdvideo.org/podcast-apple #4 Our podcast on Anchor...https://cdvideo.org/truth-talk #5 Our facebook... / openbibles #6 Our Whats App... http://cdvideo.org/WhatsApp #7 Our Instagram... http://cdvideo.org/Instagram #8 Our X... http://cdvideo.org/X #9 Our YouTube Channel... http://cdvideo.org/youtube #10 Our Audio site Scripturescribe.com... https://cdvideo.org/mp3 #11 linktr.ee/cdvideo #Christadelphianvideo #christadelphianstalk #Christadelphians #bibletruthfeed #openbible #Gospeltruth #gospel #Christadelphian #bibletruthfeed #podcast #Christadelphians #discoverthebible #thebiblechannel

Thought for September 27th. “WHO PRETENDED TO BE SINCERE” Sep 27, 2024

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What a lot of pretense there is in the world. So many create an ‘image’ to project before others! While politicians are probably the best example of this, let us not practice any self-deception, for such is our own human nature; the spirit of the age cannot help but have some influence on us.

The ‘medicine’ to correct this is the daily reading of the word of God. But like the medicine for physical health it depends how and what we take! Do we only read the parts we like or that we feel are relevant to our own perceived needs and interests? Our reading must include meditation on those parts which illustrate how deceptive human beings can be toward each other – and take special note of the antidote ‘medicine’, such as in the book of Proverbs.

Today’s reading in Luke ch. 20 is about the insincerity of “the scribes and the chief priests” [v.19] Wary of the potential reaction of the people who thronged about Jesus, “they watched and sent spies , who pretended to be sincere that they might catch him in something he said and so deliver him up to the authority and jurisdiction of the governor.” [v.20]

In their insincerity they said something they did not really believe! They said, “Teacher we know that you speak and teach rightly, and show no partiality, but truly teach the way of God.” [v.21] Can we say things which are “true” and yet say them with an insincere mind? Can we, as many others, put on a “front” for some purpose to gain some advantage; quite often it is a material advantage? Sadly it has been reported that this sometimes happens in countries in which missionary work is being carried out– but let us not deceive ourselves that it never happens here.

These wily men came to Jesus with what they thought was a clever question, “Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar or not?” [v.22] and the verses which follow show how he silenced them with his answer! But let us ponder his answer ourselves and ask ourselves the question – ‘Are we rendering to God the things that are Gods?’

What do we have that belongs to God? Do not we ourselves belong to God? Paul told the Corinthians, “You were bought with a price” [1Cor.6 v.20] and that price was the blood of God’s only Son.

Let us realise the position we are in as a result! “We are God’s fellow workers” [3 v.9] and we should more and more reflect the sincerity and character of Christ as we “work” for Christ and the Father and reveal them in our own small and humble ways to those around us; the more they sense our sincerity the more at least some will listen..

Season 1 Episode 2 - Walking in the Commandment (Nigel Bernard) Sep 26, 2024

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Season 1 Episode 2 - Walking in the Commandment (Nigel Bernard)

Thought for September 26th. “BUT HIS CITIZENS HATED HIM” Sep 26, 2024

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We read today in Luke 19 that Jesus told “a parable … because they supposed that the kingdom of God was to appear immediately” [v.11] Jesus was the centre of attention of the ordinary people, he had a triumphant entry into Jerusalem riding on a colt. (v.30-38). The crowd rejoiced but how many thought about his parable?

It was about a nobleman giving money (minas) to ten servants, one had ten minas, a lot of ‘money’ to use in serving the ‘nobleman’ for a mina was the equivalent of about 3 months’ pay for a labourer. One labourer did nothing with the mina he received, he simply kept it safe. He is full of reasons (excuses) as to why he did not make use of it! We humans are good at doing that.

The nobleman of course represents Jesus. Those who believe in him, cannot be’ passive’ in their belief, if belief is ‘real’ it will result in action. Those who serve him faithfully and increase their ‘minas’ are put in positions of “authority” [v.17] when he establishes his kingdom. The ‘money’ he gives represents the abilities and opportunities his servants experience. We read in Luke 12 v.48, “Everyone to whom much was given, of him (or her) much will be required.”

But there is a larger class of others who are not interested in being his servants, we read, “But his citizens hated him and sent a delegation after him, saying, ‘We don’t want this man to reign over us” [v.14] People give tacit or active support these days to those who speak disparagingly of the Bible. As the message of Christ and his coming kingdom spreads throughout the world people are faced with a choice to “love” or “hate” to be “for” or “against” – there is no neutral position in God’s eyes, an attitude of ‘hate’ is filling the world today.

The parable ends (v.27) “But as for these … who did not want me to reign over them, bring them here and slaughter them before me.” We recall our thoughts yesterday on the near total lack of ‘faith’ and world-wide traumas to occur as Jesus is about to return – what of our own faith? Let us recognise it is impossible to be neutral.

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