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Generosity of God’s Grace

“And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, ‘This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.’ In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, ‘This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you...’” (Luke 22:19-20).

Throughout the Old Testament, we see the Cross foreshadowed and foretold. However, no message about the Cross is more poignant than the words of Jesus Himself. During His last Passover meal with His disciples, Jesus said, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer” -(Luke 22:15).

Jesus was eager to eat that last Passover meal with them because He knew that the Cross would fulfill and complete the Passover. The Passover foreshadowed the Cross through its sacrifice of animal blood. Once the blood of Christ was shed, the Passover found its true fulfillment.

In the first Passover, people placed the shed blood of a lamb on their doorposts, so the angel of death would pass by their home and their firstborn would live. In the last Passover of the Cross, death cannot touch any of those who are washed by the blood of the Lamb of God. In the first Passover, people had to purchase their own animal sacrifice. But in the last Passover, Jesus paid the price in full.

The Cross established Christ’s memorial in the form of Communion. As Jesus celebrated the Last Supper with His disciples, He also began the First Supper.

Communion reminds us of the enormity of our sin, and the generosity of God’s grace. Communion reminds us of the price that Jesus paid for the forgiveness of sins. Christ was eager to celebrate Passover with His disciples for another reason: The Cross established Christ’s memorial in the form of Communion.

Prayer: Our Looving Heavenly Father, Thank You, God, for the last Passover and the fully payment for my sins. Thank You that we can take Communion as a memorial of what You did for us on the Cross. Thank you for hearing and answering my prayer. Gratefully, In Jesus Loving Name I Pray, Amen.".

STOP BARKING UP THE WRONG TREE!

STOP BARKING UP THE WRONG TREE!

IT'S NOT ABOUT YOU, BUT ABOUT HIM (JESUS)

It's not about you, but about Him!
(Heb. 12:2). “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith”

(Heb 3:1b) “Fix your thoughts on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.”

(Rom 14:8) If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.

It’s not about your worship, but about Him who must be worship.
(Rev 5:13) Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, singing: "To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!"

(Rev 5:14) The four living creatures said, "Amen," and the elders fell down and worshiped.

It’s not about your praise, but about Him who deserves your praise.
(Psa 145:3) Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom.

(Rev 5:11) Then I looked and heard the voice of many angels, numbering thousands upon thousands, and ten thousand times ten thousand. They encircled the throne and the living creatures and the elders. (Rev 5:12) In a loud voice they sang: "Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!"

It’s not about your work, but about Him who finished the work on your behalf.
(Rom 8:3) “For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the sinful nature, God did by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful man to be a sin offering. And so he condemned sin in sinful man, in order that the righteous requirements of the law might be fully met in us”
At the cross, Jesus settled all the claims of the holy Law and shouted, “It is finished!”

(John 19:30) When he had received the drink, Jesus said, "It is finished." With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.

(Rom. 3:25) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood. He did this to demonstrate his justice”

(2Cor 5:21) God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

It’s not about your church, but about Him who owns the church.
(Matt 16:15-18) “He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" Simon Peter answered and said, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God…………………on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.

It’s not about how long you read, but about Him who is the subject of your reading.

(Heb 1:1-2) In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe.

(Luke 24:27) “And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself.”

It’s not about your prayer, but about him to whom you pray.
  (John 16:23b) “I tell you the truth, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.”

(John 14:13-14) And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.
When you pray in the name of Jesus, you are not praying on your own merit, but on the merit of the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross. Christ took your place in judgment for every sin that you think will disqualify you from coming before God at his throne of grace.

(Heb 10:14) “Because by one sacrifice he has made perfect forever those who are being sanctified”
It’s not about your faith, but him who is the object of your faith! (Rom 10:17) “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of Christ (Word of God.)

FAITH POINTS TO A PERSON JESUS!


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BEFORE FAITH CAME

BEFORE FAITH CAME, WE WERE HELD PRISONERS BY THE LAW, LOCKED UP UNTIL FAITH IS REVEALED.

ACCORDING TO SOME BIBLE COMMENTATORS, THE APOSTLE PAUL IN THESE VERSES IN THE BOOK OF ROMANS WAS ACTUALLY REFUTING HIS DETRACTORS; THOSE WHO WERE ADVOCATES OF THE LAW.

(Rom 6:1a)  “What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? Certainly not!” (Nkjv)

APPARENTLY, THEY WERE SARCASTICALLY SAYING THAT IF GRACE INCREASES WHEN YOU SIN, LET US THEREFORE GO ON SINNING SO THAT GRACE MAY ABOUND. 
PAUL ARGUED THAT HOW CAN SOMEONE WHO “DIED TO SIN” (OR DIED TO THE IMPUTATION OF SIN), SIN? OR HOW CAN SOMEONE LIVE IN SIN IF HIS TRANSGRESSIONS ARE NOT CHARGED AGAINST HIM? PAUL WAS PRACTICALLY SAYING THAT UNDER THE NEW COVENANT OF GRACE SIN IS AN IMPOSSIBILITY!

(Rom 6:1b)  “How shall we who died to sin live any longer in it?” (Nkjv)

YOU SEE, IN CHRIST, OUR “OLD SELF” WAS CRUCIFIED WITH HIM AND ANYONE WHO HAS DIED HAS BEEN FREED FROM SIN!

(Romans 6:6-7) “For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin—because anyone who has died has been freed from sin.” (Nkjv)

SIN HAS DOMINION ONLY OVER THOSE WHO ARE UNDER LAW. BUT IN CHRIST, WE ARE NO LONGER UNDER LAW BUT “UNDER GRACE” (UNDER THE NEW COVENANT OF GRACE). THEREFORE, IF YOU ARE IN CHRIST, SIN SHALL NOT HAVE DOMINION OVER YOU.

(Romans 6:14)  “For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace.” (Nkjv)

BEFORE FAITH CAME (THE NEW COVENANT OF GRACE IS BY FAITH), WE WERE HELD PRISONERS BY THE LAW, LOCKED UP UNTIL FAITH IS REVEALED.

(Gal 3:23-24)  “Before this faith came, we were held prisoners by the law, locked up until faith should be revealed. So the law was put in charge to lead us to Christ that we might be justified by faith. (Niv)

NOW THAT FAITH HAS COME, WE ARE NO LONGER UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE LAW.

(Gal 3:25)  “Now that faith has come, we are no longer under the supervision of the law.” (Niv)

SOMEONE MAY ASK, IF THE NEW COVENANT PEOPLE ARE NOT UNDER THE COVENANT OF LAW (THE TEN COMMANDMENTS), WHAT LAW ARE THEY GUIDED BY?
LET ME EXPLAIN IT FURTHER, YOU SEE, THE OLD COVENANT HAD A HIGH PRIEST, ONE IN THE ORDER OF AARON. SIMILARLY, UNDER THE NEW COVENANT GOD ASSIGNED CHRIST TO BE THE HIGH PRIEST. ONE IN THE ORDER OF MELCHIZEDEK AND THEREFORE IT BECAME NECESSARY TO CHANGE THE LAW.

(Heb. 7:11b-12) “Why was there still need for another priest to come--one in the order of Melchizedek, not in the order of Aaron? For when there is a change of the priesthood, there must also be a change of the law.” (Niv)

CHRIST OUR HIGH PRIEST GAVE US A NEW LAW; IT IS ALSO KNOWN AS THE “ROYAL LAW OF LOVE”.

(John 13:34a) “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another.  As I have loved you” (Nkjv)

THE “LAW OF LOVE” WHEN OBSERVED IS TANTAMOUNT TO OBEDIENCE TO THE LAW (TEN COMMANDMENTS) MINUS ALL THE CURSES, CONDEMNATION, GUILT, JUDGMENT, PUNISHMENT AND DEATH. 

SO IN ESSENCE, THE NEW COVENANT PEOPLE THOUGH THEY ARE NOT UNDER LAW BUT UNDER GRACE STILL UPHOLDS THE LAW BECAUSE OF THE “LAW OF LOVE.” SINS ARE NOT IMPUTED AGAINST THEM BECAUSE THIS IS ONE OF THE BENEFITS OF THE FINISHED WORK OF CHRIST ON THE CROSS, BUT THEY ARE NOT LAWLESS.
THE APOSTLE PAUL SAYS THAT “LOVE FULFILLS THE LAW”

(Rom. 13:10b) “Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law” (Nkjv)

ANOTHER LAW THAT GUIDES THE NEW COVENANT PEOPLE IS THE “LAW OF FAITH”.
UNDER THIS LAW BOASTING IS EXCLUDED.

(Rom. 3:27-28) “Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? Of works? No, but by the “Law of Faith”. For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from observing the law.” (Niv)

THIS IS ALSO THE REASON WHY THE BIBLE SAYS:“THE RIGHTEOUS SHALL LIVE BY FAITH”

(Rom 1:7)“IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO PLEASE GOD WITHOUT FAITH.”
(Heb 11:6)“WE LIVE BY FAITH NOT BY SIGHT”
(2 Cor. 5:7)“BE IT UNTO YOU ACCORDING TO YOUR FAITH”
(Mat 9:29b)“FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH” (1 Tim 6:12)

FURTHERMORE, OBEDIENCE TO THE “DOCTRINE OF GOD’S GRACE” THAT THE EXALTED CHRIST GAVE TO THE APOSTLE PAUL, SETS YOU FREE FROM SIN AND MAKES YOU SLAVES TO RIGHTEOUSNESS AS WELL.

(Rom 6:17)  “But God be thanked that though you were slaves of sin, yet you obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine to which you were delivered. And having been set free from sin, you became slaves of righteousness.” (Nkjv)

UNDER LAW, YOU ARE A SLAVE TO SIN AND THE FRUIT YOU REAP IS THE FRUIT TO DEATH.

(Romans 6:20-21) “When you were slaves to sin, you were free from the control of righteousness. What benefit did you reap at that time from the things you are now ashamed of? Those things result in death!” (Niv)

UNDER GRACE, YOU BECOME A SLAVE TO GOD AND THE BENEFIT YOU REAP IS HOLINESS. 

(Rom 6:22)  “But now having been set free from sin, and having become slaves of God, you have your fruit to holiness, and the end, everlasting life.” (Nkjv)

TRUE HOLINESS COMES FROM GRACE!

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DON’T MIND him!

James 4:7
"Submit yourselves, then, to God. RESIST the devil, and he will flee from you." 

Many Christians misunderstood the meaning of “RESIST”
What does RESIST means here.
Resist - to withstand
Withstand - remain undamaged or unaffected by or NOT MINDING.

DON’T MIND THE DEVIL. He is not worth of thinking.

Always remember he was already a DEFEATED FOE
“And having disarmed the powers and authorities, HE made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.” (Colossians 2:15)

We are not commanded to fight the devil. The devil has no power over us. His only power is deception and the power we give him so “do not give the devil a foothold.” (Ephesians 4:27)

Do we really want to fight a defeated enemy? If we do, we will be look fool and he will just laugh at us. If we do, it’s simply saying to Jesus “Your work is not enough, You don’t completely defeated him”
If we do, Jesus finished work on the cross becomes useless.

Remember, we are the SHEEP and JESUS IS OUR SHEPHERD. It is the shepherd who fights on the lions and wolves. The sheep put their FULL TRUST IN THE SHEPHERD.

What God wants us to do is to REST, TRUST and have FAITH on JESUS. HIS FINISHED WORK ON THE CROSS. He already done EVERYTHING what we cannot do. What left to us, is to REST IN HIM.

Instead of thinking what the devil can do to you, think of what JESUS DID TO HIM.

DON'T LIVE YOUR LIFE AS IF CHRIST ACCOMPLISHED NOTHING!

(Michelle CheeACCF -Philippines)

Dr. D.G.S. Dhinakaran

The month of February is a memorable month to me. On the eleventh of February in the year 1955, when I was twenty years old, I ran towards the rails. A particular express train used to cross near my house at a very great speed. Those who want to commit suicide would throw themselves in front of this train. Their body would be crushed and strewn to pieces. 

I failed in my studies, with poverty in my home and the problem of unemployment I also decided that the best thing would be to put an end to my life by throwing myself before the express train. Within a second my life would be gone. With this thought in mind I proceeded towards the path of the rails. 

At that time, my uncle, a man of God, named Alex Rathnam who worked in the Police Department met me. He told me, "Son! Two thousand years ago, the Son of God came down to earth in the form of flesh. In order to grant us eternal life He hung on the Cross of Calvary. He has borne all your sorrows, sufferings, failures, diseases, poverty, unemployment problems and every form of affliction just to grant you abundant life. You have a hope in Him. Don't worry" Immediately in a deep depressive tone amidst tears welling my eyes I asked him, "Uncle! Will I ever get a job? When will the poverty in my family vanish?" He said, "Sure my Son! You will get a job and the poverty in your family will flee." Then I returned home. 

For the first time in my life I knelt before the Lord of lords and prayed for about four hours. I lamented and repented for all my evil and sinful deeds. A divine holiness and perfect peace which passes all understanding which surely this world cannot give filled my soul. Hope was born. I took the Bible in my hand and started reading it. I was amazed at the miracles performed by our Lord Jesus Christ. I cried out saying, "Why should I die? Lord please help me." Gradually I passed in all my studies. I got a job. The Lord exalted me to the position of the head of a Bank that had 700 branches. 

On the other hand the desire to see this loving Lord who is incomparable, face to face increased day by day. I sincerely prayed for seven years and sought Him diligently pleading all the time to see Him face to face. In the year 1962, on the 10th of October when I was twenty-seven years old, while I kept praying along with my family and relatives during a night family prayer the Lord Jesus Christ appeared to me. A very bright light shone around. In the midst of that light I saw the incomparable One. He told me, "I am Jesus. Since you sought Me without ceasing, I have come in person to bless you." With all my family members and relatives surrounding me, I saw Him face to face for three hours. He further told me, "Son! This world has heard about My love and compassion. But they have not seen this love and compassion work in the life of a man. I am pouring that love and compassion into your heart through the Holy Spirit. Whenever you pray filled with this compassion for the people, I will listen to it.

MILESTONES IN THE MINISTRY OF DR. D.G.S DHINAKARAN
  • First message in FEBA Radio, on March 2, 1972
  • First overseas ministry in Sri Lanka in 1973
  • In May 1973, the first Jesus Calls Magazine was released
  • On September 26, 1977 the Lord Jesus appeared and commanded him to train people to preach the Gospel filled with the power of the Holy Spirit.
  • The first Institute of Power Ministry in Chennai in July 1980.
  • On August 12, 1983, the Holy Spirit guided him to build a Prayer Tower for those who are in need of prayers at any time of the day.
  • On July 25, 1985, the Lord Jesus Christ appeared and revealed about the plan for the young people who want to join as partakers in Jesus Calls.
  • On October 10, 1993, the Bethesda Prayer Centre was launched
  • On November 4, 1986, Dr.D.G.S.Dhinakaran inaugurated the Karunya Institute of Technology, a residential Engineering College as per the divine plan of God.
THE GREAT SACRIFICE
On May 21, 1986, a great tragedy struck this servant of God! He lost his only beloved daughter, Angel in a car accident on his way to the airport for an important meeting regarding establishment of Karunya Institute of Technology. Shattered and broken by this terrible disaster, it took great courage and God’s strength to recover from this agony.
HONOR AMONG THE LEADERS
Truly, Dr. D.G.S. Dhinakaran was a man after God’s own heart, who prayed for the broken hearted people and brought healing through the love & compassion of Jesus Christ. In a remark about Dr. D.G.S Dhinakaran, Dr. M.G. Pat Robertson, Chairman of CBN, USA said, " Frankly, I cannot recall any figure in the Old Testament or New Testament who has had such a profound and ongoing encounter with the Deity. ''
Great servants of God, like Pastor Benny Hinn, Dr.Pat Robertson, Dr.Dave Roberson, Pastor.John Osteen honored Dr.D.G.S.Dhinakaran as the apostle of this age in India. Even the secular leaders and the leaders of the nations respected him and honored him and sought his prayers and counsel in times of need.
This great man of God, who obeyed the Lord and stood faithful in all the missions and plans given to him by God entered glory on February the 20th, 2008. 

Thank you - http://www.jesuscalls.org/profile/dgs.asp
http://www.prayertoweronline.org/archive/messages/20050515.html

The Blood-Sign In Christ

"Now the blood shall be a sign for you on the houses where you are. And when I see the blood, I will pass over you; and the plague shall not be on you to destroy you hen I strike the land of Egypt (Ex. 12:13)."

"By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, lest he who destroyed the firstborn should touch them (Heb.11:28)."

The blood of the Passover lamb was smeared as a sign on every Hebrew house. God passed over the blood-marked houses while executing His judgment upon the Egyptians and their gods (Ex. 12:12).

Blood-sign:
The blood was the sign of the covenant people's houses (Ex. 12:13). This makes distinction between God's people and others. Every religion believes in The Lord Jesus, but they are offended at His Blood shed on the cross. Those who believe in the power of His Blood are definitely
different from the rest of the world. This sign gives you distinction and dignity. Surely, the Scarlet Cord is the Sure Sign and Token of your safety from any calamity
(Jos. 2:12,18). God put a mark on Cain to keep him from any murderers (Ge. 4:15). The blood of Jesus is God's mark on you to keep you from the arch destroyer (J. 8:44; 10:10). A special mark is placed on the true intercessors, and they escape God's judgment
(Eze. 9:4-6). Rejoice! You are a Blood-marked, precious person!

Blood seen:
God repeatedly said He would SEE the Blood and pass over that house (Ex. 12: 13,23). Blood is visible to the spirit world. God's angels and satan and his angels can see the Blood-sign on you. The spies could see the scarlet cord and save the family (Jos. 2:17-20; 6:22-25). Remember, the devil sees Jesus' Blood on you and trembles. God sees His son's Blood on you and spares. The Holy Spirit sees the Blood of Jesus on you and seals and anoints you (Eph. 1:13). Where there is Blood, there is Oil
(Lev. 8:30). Where the Lamb of God is present, there the Dove of God is present (Mt. 3:16). God sees the Blood on you! The devil sees the Blood on you! Make sure YOU see the Blood on yourself!

"When You see the Blood on me You will not allow the destroyer to come into my house to strike me (Ex. 12:23)."


"Now the blood shall be a sign for you on the houses where you are. And when I see the blood, I will pass over you; and the plague shall not be on you to destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt (Ex. 12:13)."

"By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, lest he who destroyed the firstborn should touch them (Heb.11:28)."

The Blood saves you from the power of death:
There was not a single house without a death in all Egypt that night (Ex. 12:30). Only the blood smeared houses were safe. In Christ, the power of death is broken over your life (1 Co. 15:54-57). You have victory over every spirit of death-the death of family relationships, the silent death of sickness, the death of love and warmth. In this world of ever-growing divorce rates, you need not accept the death of your marriage! In this age of rebellious children, you need not tolerate the alienation of generations! Apply the blood whenever you see any trace of death.
Beloved, the Blood of Jesus is all over you. There is no enemy that can challenge you now. Pharaoh could harden his heart after seeing every act of judgment, but he could no more withstand the final call of the blood. He and all his officials and the Egyptians melted like wax and urged them to leave the land. They heaped them with silver and gold (Ex. 12:31-32, 35-36). At last, they were redeemed from the cruel bondage of Egypt.

Remember, the Blood of Jesus Christ has redeemed you from all the power of the devil. You are eternally redeemed (Heb. 9:12). Consciously apply the Blood on the door posts of your house, your mind, eyes, ears, mouth, and all your being. Sing and celebrate His Blood and declare God's eternal judgment on your enemies. Honour the Blood and never dare despise it. Remember, no blood was to be sprinkled on the threshold where the feet would trample on it (Heb. 10:29). Trust the power of His Blood. Stay under the Blood till the night is over
(Ex. 12:22-23).

Thank You, Lord,

"When You see the Blood on me You will not allow the destroyer to come into my house to strike me (Ex. 12:23)."

"I am not redeemed with corruptible things, but with the precious Blood of Christ as of a Lamb without blemish and without spot because I am in Christ (1 Pe. 1:18-19)."


(From Fr S.J. Berchmans Facebook updates)

Fr S J Berchmans


Fr. S.J. Berchmans was born in the year of 1949 at Madurai, Tamil nadu. Fr. S.J. Berchmans distinguished his call for the service to humanity in the very young days itself. He determined to dedicate his life and talents for the glory of God and joined a Roman Catholic Seminary. During the seminary days, he further developed his music talents and by the time of Priest hood, he had become a good singer well known in the circle. He started his ministry as the Priest of Satharasanpatti in 1978. He was doing it effectively but the soul of young Fr. S.J. Berchmans was thirsty for something better and creative.

Calling
Overcoming the tendency of floating with the water, Fr.S.J. Berchmans listened to the voice of God and allowed the Holy Spirit to move in his spirit to discern his calling. Innovation ahead of the normal spiritual procedures paved way for great revivals in central Tamil Nadu where the spirit of God worked wonders in people by deliverance and repentance through him. Lord's 'Charisma' and the God given 'Talent' of man joined together and the number of people who attend the meetings increased from hundreds to thousands and thousands to ten thousands and there was an array of miracles after miracles. For the people, "this voice was new, this melody was different and naturally the result was great" Here you see the transformation of Fr. S.J. Berchmans into a dynamic exposure.

Transformation   
In this circumstance, the stage was too small for his potential to perform to the optimum level. By that time in early 1990, Audio cassettes, music programs and charismatic crusades of Fr.S.J. Berchmans became famous across the country and the tranformation to the next level of operation became too essential. Through Fr. S.J. Berchmans, God was enlarging the ways to transform His people through whom He wanted to act. As a clear sign, the villagers of the Kalayarkoil area in Madurai, convinced by the good intention, donated 5 Acres of land for the ministries of Fr. S.J. Berchmans. Here he comes to an open platform fulfilling his dream for a garden of prayer "Jebathottam". Now, we see the presence of the Holy Spirit and mighty steady growth in the JEBATHOTTAM ministry. We believe that the Prayer at PRAYER GARDEN is the key behind this success.

Ministry     
Fr. S.J. Berchmans goes around the country with the word of God to spread the gospel, to deliver and heal people and to plant churches as an end result. Now he is being sent across the world as an effective tool for Holy Spirit to act upon people and places . Fr. S.J. Berchmans touches the heart of billions by his audio-video ministry in seven languages and in more than 50 albums. God's name be glorified. This is the biography of a person who dedicated his life to God, who was obedient to God's call and who allowed God to transform him with full heart and soul. 
 
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