What does Psalm 44:3 say about the Arms Race today, particularly for America? Should we even have weapons at all?

 

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Question: What does Psalm 44:3 say about the Arms Race today, particularly for America?

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Why does God allow Satan to attack us?

Satan Attacks!

 Question: Why does God allow Satan to attack us?

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Why should we read the Bible / study the Bible?

 

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What did Jesus mean when he said to gouge out your eye and throw it away because it would be better to lose an eye than to sin due to your eye?

 Question: What did Jesus mean when he said to gouge out your eye and throw it away because it would be better to lose an eye than to sin due to your eye?

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IF YOUR RIGHT EYE ...

 

How do you invite the presence of God into your life?

 Question: How do you invite the presence of God into your life?

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Direct My Footsteps Psalm 119

 

What is the importance of the empty tomb?

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Why did Jesus say to His Father, "Into your hands I commit my spirit."? Luke 23:46

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Happy Belated Palm Sunday!

 

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Happy (Belated)Palm Sunday!

Question: What is Palm Sunday?

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What is the book of 1 Samuel?

 Question: What is the book of 1 Samuel?

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Book of 1 Samuel Summary | Watch an Overview Video

 

What is the book of Judges?

 Question: What is the book of Judges?

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BibleProject Guide

The Book of Judges

 

What is the significance of Jesus being raised on the third day (1 Corinthians 15:4)?

 Question: What is the significance  of Jesus being raised on the third day (1 Corinthians 15:4)?

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Who or what does the Lion of Judah prevail over/overcome in this passage? Revelation 5:5

 

Worthy is the Lamb Revelation 5:12

Who or what does the Lion of Judah prevail over/overcome in this passage?

My bible footnote connects the above passage with Rev 17:14, 

the Lamb overcoming the kings who receive power for one hour with the beast, 

and with Rev 3:21, Christ Jesus saying that He also overcame in the message to the church.

Revelation 5:5

KJV - ⁵ And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.

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Is 'what would Jesus do?' (WWJD) something we should seek to live by?

 

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What did Jesus mean when He spoke of worldwide preaching in Matthew 24:14?

 Question: What did Jesus mean when He spoke of worldwide preaching in Matthew 24:14?

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What does it mean to pray without ceasing?

 Question: What does it mean to pray without ceasing?

517 Pray without ceasing

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What does the Bible say about transformation?

 

AN AMAZING TRANSFORMATION

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What does 1 Peter 2:9 mean when it refers to believers as peculiar people?

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What does the Bible say about the universality of sin?

 Question: What does the Bible say about the universality of sin?

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What does it mean in Jeremiah 29:11 that God has good plans to give us a 'future and a hope?'

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Can natural, fallen man do anything that is spiritually good?

 Question: Can natural, fallen man do anything that is spiritually good?

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How is God a shield? (Psalm 84:11)

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What was the meaning of Jesus walking on water?

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How can the delay in Daniel getting answers to prayer be explained? Daniel 10:12

 Question: How can the delay in Daniel getting answers to prayer be explained?

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I remember hearing about this for the first time in my young Christian life at Arizona Bible College in Phoenix, Arizona.

Daniel’s delay in receiving an answer to his prayer is explained in Daniel 10:12-13. Here’s the passage from the NET Bible:

Daniel 10:12-13 (NET)

12 Then he said to me, “Don’t be afraid, Daniel, for from the very first day you applied your mind to understand and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard. I have come in response to your words.

13 However, the prince of the kingdom of Persia was opposing me for twenty-one days. But Michael, one of the leading princes, came to help me, because I was left there with the kings of Persia.

The delay then was because of spiritual warfare, I believe. The angel tells Daniel that God heard his prayer immediately (Da 10:12), but the answer was delayed because a powerful demonic being, called the prince of Persia, resisted him for 21 days (DaI remember hearing about this for the first time in my young Christian life at Arizona Bible College in Phoenix, Arizona.

Daniel’s delay in receiving an answer to his prayer is explained in Daniel 10:12-13. Here’s the passage from the NET Bible:

Daniel 10:12-13 (NET)

12 Then he said to me, “Don’t be afraid, Daniel, for from the very first day you applied your mind to understand and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard. I have come in response to your words.

13 However, the prince of the kingdom of Persia was opposing me for twenty-one days. But Michael, one of the leading princes, came to help me, because I was left there with the kings of Persia.

The delay then was because of spiritual warfare, I believe. The angel tells Daniel that God heard his prayer immediately (Da 10:12), but the answer was delayed because a powerful demonic being, called the prince of Persia, resisted him for 21 days (Dan 10:13). This shows that spiritual battles in the unseen realm can hinder the delivery of God’s response.

Daniel’s prayer was heard instantly; the delay was not due to God’s unwillingness but due to a spiritual battle. Prayer persistence matters; Daniel continued fasting and seeking God for three weeks (Daniel 10:2-3), aligning with Luke 18:1, where Jesus taught to “always pray and not lose heart.”  Finally, God’s timing is perfect: the answer may have been delayed, but it still arrived at the right moment.

How does this apply to us today? Pray without ceasing even when answers seem delayed, we must persist (1 Thessalonians 5:17). Recognize spiritual opposition; delays are not always natural; spiritual battles may be involved.  Trust in God's victory. (Michael and God’s angels will always prevail over Satan’s forces.)  Use spiritual weapons – The Word of God, faith, prayer, and fasting are essential for engaging in spiritual warfare (Ephesians 6:10-18).

What must I do personally?  Put on the Full Armor of God

 Ephesians 6:13-18 (ESV)

"Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm."

🔹 The Armor of God in Prayer:

Belt of Truth – Pray with sincerity, aligning with God’s truth.

Breastplate of Righteousness – Live in righteousness so Satan has no foothold.

Shoes of the Gospel of Peace – Pray for boldness to share the Gospel.

Shield of Faith – Use prayer to resist doubts and spiritual attacks.

Helmet of Salvation – Keep your mind focused on Christ’s victory.

Sword of the Spirit (God’s Word) – Use Scripture in prayer against the enemy.

Pray in the Spirit – Be led by the Holy Spirit in prayer (Romans 8:26). 10:13).

The delay in Daniel receiving an answer to his prayer, as described in Daniel 10:12-14, is a striking example of the spiritual warfare that takes place in the unseen realm. The angel who came to Daniel explained that from the very moment Daniel humbled himself and began praying, God had sent an answer. However, the "prince of the kingdom of Persia"—a high-ranking demonic force—opposed this angel for twenty-one days, preventing him from delivering God’s message. Only when the archangel Michael came to assist was the angel able to break through and reach Daniel.

This passage gives us insight into several important spiritual truths:

1. God Answers Prayer Immediately – As soon as Daniel prayed, God sent an answer (Daniel 10:12). However, the delay was not due to God’s unwillingness but to interference in the spiritual realm.

2. Spiritual Warfare Is Real – There is an ongoing battle between God’s holy angels and Satan’s fallen angels (Ephesians 6:12). The demonic resistance against God’s messenger in Daniel’s case demonstrates that Satan actively works to hinder God’s plans and people.

3. Angelic and Demonic Forces Influence Nations – The "prince of Persia" was not a human ruler but a demonic spirit with influence over the Persian Empire. This suggests that Satan assigns powerful demons to influence world leaders and events. In contrast, Michael is specifically mentioned as a protector of Israel (Daniel 12:1).

4. Persistent Prayer and Fasting Matter – Daniel prayed and fasted for three weeks (Daniel 10:2-3), not knowing about the spiritual battle delaying his answer. His perseverance in prayer was crucial. This aligns with Jesus’ teaching about persistent prayer (Luke 18:1-8).

5. Victory Belongs to God – Though demonic forces resist, they cannot ultimately prevail against God’s will. The angel overcame opposition with Michael’s help, demonstrating that God’s power is greater than any opposition.

This passage reminds believers today that when we pray, there may be spiritual resistance, but God hears us and answers in His perfect timing. It also underscores the need to be spiritually armed (Ephesians 6:10-18), using the Word of God and prayer as weapons in the battle against the forces of darkness.

Warren Wiersbe said, "How can the delay in Daniel's getting an answer to his prayer be explained? Daniel 10:12 Daniel’s conversation with the angel reveals to us the important fact that there is an “invisible war” going on in the heavenlies between the forces of evil and the forces of God. For three weeks, Daniel had been praying for wisdom to understand the visions he had already seen, but the answer to that prayer was delayed. Why would the Lord not immediately answer the petitions of His beloved prophet? Because “the prince of the kingdom of Persia”—an evil angel—had attacked the angel bearing the answer, probably Gabriel. This evil angel was assigned to see to it that the king of Persia did what Satan wanted him to do. Michael, the archangel assigned to minister to Israel (Dan. 12:1; Rev. 12:7; Jude 9), assisted Gabriel and together they won the battle. Well-meaning people may scoff at the idea of demonic forces and good and evil angels, and they may caricature Satan, but the fact remains that this is biblical theology. When Lucifer rebelled against God and was judged, some of the angels fell with him and became the demonic evil angels that oppose Christ and obey Satan (Isa. 14:12–15; Rev. 12:7–12; Matt. 25:41). According to Ephesians 6:10–18, Satan has a well-organized army of evil spirits that obey his every command. Through His sacrificial work on the cross, Christ defeated Satan and his army (1:20–23; Col. 2:15; John 12:31; Rev. 12:11), and we can claim that victory by faith. The believer’s responsibility is to put on the whole armor of God by faith and use the Word of God and believing prayer to oppose and defeat the wicked one. It appears that there are specific evil angels assigned to various nations; some students of angelology call them “territorial spirits.” That’s why Paul told the Ephesian believers that the Christian’s battle was not against flesh and blood but against demonic forces in the heavenlies that oppose the holy angels who always do God’s will. The problems that the Jewish remnant were having in Jerusalem at that time weren’t being caused by the local officials but by Satan’s evil powers using those officials. Christians are never to worship angels (Col. 2:18–19; Rev. 19:10; 22:8–9) or pray to angels, for our worship and prayer belong to God alone. But when we pray, God directs the armies of Daniel 10 1382 heaven to fight on our behalf, even though we may know nothing about the battles that are being waged in this invisible war. (See 2 Kings 6:17.)"

What does it mean to love God?

Question: What does it mean to love God?

Lovin God & Lovin Each Other

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What is an anthropomorphism?

 Question: What is an anthropomorphism?

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What is a Christian?

 Question: What is a Christian?

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How does God judge those who were raised in non-Christian cultures and have been taught their entire life that their own religion (such as Islam or Hinduism) is correct, and Christianity is wrong?

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How does God judge those who were raised in non-Christian cultures?

 

Hasn't God seen misfortune in Jacob, or trouble in Israel? Numbers 23:21

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 Numbers 23:21
New English Translation

English Standard Version
He has not beheld misfortune in Jacob, nor has he seen trouble in Israel. The LORD their God is with them, and the shout of a king is among them. (Numbers 23:21)

What does it mean that the LORD is one

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First Love Thursday, March 06 | Deuteronomy 6:1–26 On the Go? Listen Now! There are 613 commandments in the Pentateuch. One teacher of the Law asked Jesus, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” (Mark 12:28). Jesus’ answer came from the passage in today’s reading. Deuteronomy 6:4–9 is called the Shema, the Hebrew pronunciation of the first word of verse 4: “Hear!” These verses affirm the uniqueness of the God of Israel (v. 4). They also voice the implications of this belief. We are to “Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength” (v. 5). This means to love God wholly and completely. “Heart” in Hebrew does not refer only to your emotions, but to your thinking and reasoning. It is a call to love God with your whole inner being. “Soul” in Hebrew does not refer to an immaterial part of you. Rather, “soul” means your whole self, including your body. “Strength” is an unusual word in Hebrew. It is normally translated as “very” and used to modify other words. For example, after Creation when God stepped back to reflect on His work, he declared that it was “very good” (Gen. 1:31). The word “very” is the word translated “strength” here. One helpful way to think about this word is to translate it as “resources.”  As one commentator put it, this verse is a call to love God from the inside out. Love God with our thoughts and feelings, with our bodies, and with all our resources. Our relationship with God is not simply about believing certain truths about God, although it includes that. Rather, it is about showing our love and devotion to Him with our whole self. We can show this kind of love because in Christ, “we love because he first loved us” (1 John 4:19). Go Deeper What does it mean for us to love God wholly and completely? Which part of loving God in that way challenges you? Pray with Us Teach us to love You, according to today’s Scripture, wholly and completely. Grant us by Your Spirit the ability to love God with our whole being. Jesus, our hearts belong to You!

 

How can you memorize Bible verses?

 

You Really Do Need the Light

How can you memorize Bible verses?

How can I memorize Bible verses? The tactile technique works best for me. I print the verses out on a little memo pad that fits in my back pocket (of my pants). Sometimes I will write them out, too.

A study conducted in 2021 at the University of Tokyo concluded that the increased spatial processing the brain undertakes for writing is likely the cause of faster and more accurate recall. Students were asked to take notes from a shared calendar. One group took handwritten notes, while another group took electronic notes. When asked to write what they recalled, the students who wrote the schedule electronically remembered the information and finished the test in 14-16 minutes, while those who wrote the schedule by hand finished in only 11 minutes!

I memorize many of my verses from the English Standard Version (ESV) because that is the version ebible.com uses. 

Deuteronomy 17:18-20 (ESV):

"And when he sits on the throne of his kingdom, he shall write for himself in a book a copy of this law, approved by the Levitical priests. And it shall be with him, and he shall read in it all the days of his life, that he may learn to fear the Lord his God by keeping all the words of this law and these statutes, and doing them, that his heart may not be lifted up above his brothers, and that he may not turn aside from the commandment, either to the right hand or to the left, so that he may continue long in his kingdom, he and his children, in Israel."

Tactile Memorization Ideas for Deuteronomy 17:18-20:

<b>Write It Out Like a King</b>

Just as the verse instructs the king to write a copy of the law, you can do the same!

Write it neatly in a special notebook dedicated to Scripture memory.

Try writing it once per day until memorized.

<b>Use Index Cards</b>

Write each phrase on a separate index card.

Shuffle them and try to put them in order.

Gradually remove some cards as you recall more of the verse.

<b>Hand Gestures & Movement</b>

Act out key phrases:

“Write for himself” ✍️ (pretend to write).

“Read it all the days” 📖 (motion opening a book).

“That he may learn to fear the Lord” 🙏 (hands in prayer).

“Not turn aside” 🚫➡️⬅️ (move hands side to side).

<b>Touch & Read</b>

Place sticky notes in spots you visit daily (desk, fridge, bathroom mirror).

Each time you touch one, read the verse aloud.

<b>Stone or Clay Tablet Exercise</b>

Write the verse on a small wooden board or press it into soft clay.

The act of engraving or pressing words will help cement it in your memory.

<b>Step-by-Step Writing</b>

Write the full verse on a whiteboard.

Erase one word at a time while repeating it until nothing is left and you can say it from memory.

This passage is powerful for reminding us of the importance of God’s Word in leadership and daily life.

I'm already using excellent tactile techniques! Here are a few more that might work well for you:

Sensory Writing Techniques

1. Sand or Rice Writing – Pour sand or rice onto a tray and use your finger to write out the verse.
2. Textured Paper – Write the verse on rough-textured paper with a marker to engage touch memory.
3. Chalk or Dry-Erase Board – Writing on a different surface adds variety and reinforces retention.

Interactive Memorization

4. Puzzle Pieces – Write phrases on puzzle pieces and assemble them in order.
5. Sticky Note Trail – Place parts of the verse on sticky notes around your room and recite as you walk from one to another.

Physical Engagement

6. Write and Walk – Walk while reciting and writing a verse in a pocket notebook.
7. Verse on a Ball – Write the verse on a small ball; toss it in the air while saying the next word.
8. Jump or Clap Per Word – Engage rhythm to lock in the wording.

Object Association

9. Tactile Objects – Hold a small item (e.g., a stone for "rock of salvation") while reciting a related verse.
10. String Knots – Tie a knot in a string for each key phrase and feel the knots as you recall the verse.

You can do it! 

"Only One Bible

Noted Bible teacher E. Schuyler English told of Michael Billester, a Bible distributor who visited a small hamlet in Poland shortly before World War II. Billester gave a Bible to a villager, who was converted by reading it. The new believer then passed the Book on to others. The cycle of conversions and sharing continued until 200 people had become believers through that one Bible.

When Billeser returned in 1940, this group of Christians met together for a worship service in which he was to preach the Word. He normally asked for testimonies, but this time he suggested that several in the audience recite verses of Scripture. One man stood and said, “Perhaps we have misunderstood. Did you mean verses or chapters?”

These villagers had not memorized a few select verses of the Bible but whole chapters and books. Thirteen people knew Matthew, Luke, and half of Genesis. Another person had committed to memory the Psalms. That single copy of the Bible given by Billester had done its work. Transformed lives bore witness to the power of the Word."

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What are the books of the Bible? What does it mean that the Bible is composed of different books?

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Where/how do you draw the line between helping someone and allowing someone to take advantage of you?

 Question: Where/how do you draw the line between helping someone and allowing someone to take advantage of you?

WHEN TO SAY NO

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What is meant by "I have given you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions"?

 Question: What is meant by "I have given you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions"?

I have given you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions scripture memory songs

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Luke 10:19 (NIV) says:

"I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you."

Luke 10:19 is a powerful verse where Jesus speaks to His disciples about the authority He has given them over spiritual forces of evil. Let’s break it down:

Context

Jesus had sent out seventy-two disciples (Luke 10:1) to preach, heal, and cast out demons. When they returned, they were amazed that even demons submitted to them in His name (Luke 10:17). Jesus then told them that He saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven (Luke 10:18), signifying the defeat of demonic forces through His power. Immediately after, He gives them this promise in verse 19.

Breaking It Down

1. "I have given you authority..."

   • Jesus is the source of this authority. It’s not based on personal strength or merit but on His power given to believers.
   • This authority is over spiritual enemies, not just physical ones.

2. "...to trample on snakes and scorpions..."

   • These are symbolic of demonic forces and the power of Satan.
   • Similar imagery is found in Psalm 91:13: "You will tread on the lion and the adder; the young lion and the serpent you will trample underfoot."
   • This does not mean Christians should handle literal snakes and scorpions to test God's power (as some cults have wrongly practiced). It represents victory over spiritual opposition.

3. "...and to overcome all the power of the enemy..."

   • The "enemy" refers to Satan and his forces.
   • Jesus assures that His followers have power greater than the enemy’s, through Him.
   • This means we can stand firm against temptation, fear, oppression, and spiritual attacks.

4. "...nothing will harm you."

   • This does not mean believers will never face suffering, persecution, or physical danger (as seen in the lives of the apostles).
   • Rather, it means that ultimately, no spiritual attack can truly destroy a believer’s soul or separate them from God’s victory (Romans 8:37-39).

Application for Today

• Spiritual Warfare: We have authority in Jesus' name to resist Satan (James 4:7).
• Faith Over Fear: No attack from the enemy can overpower those who stand in Christ’s victory.
• Eternal Security: While we may face trials, we are ultimately protected in Christ.

What does it mean in Psalms 148:4 where it says, "All you waters above the heavens"?

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Does Proverbs 10:15 contradict Proverbs 11:28?

 Question: Does Proverbs 10:15 contradict Proverbs 11:28?

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Work Ethic & Righteousness Over Riches

• Proverbs 13:4 – "The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied."
  • Hard work is valuable and often leads to provision.
• Proverbs 22:29 – "Do you see a man skillful in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men."
  • Excellence in work can lead to success.

Wealth Alone is Not the Goal

• Ecclesiastes 5:10 – "He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves wealth with his income; this also is vanity."
  • Wealth does not provide ultimate fulfillment.
• Psalm 62:10 – "If riches increase, set not your heart on them."
  • Money can be a tool, but not a source of trust.

God's Concern for the Poor

The Bible repeatedly shows that while wealth can offer temporary security, God ultimately lifts up the poor and warns against trusting in riches:

• Proverbs 19:17 – "Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed."
• James 2:5 – "Has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom?"
  

 Conclusion

Solomon is not contradicting himself but presenting a balanced view: wealth can offer temporary security (Proverbs 10:15), but trusting in it leads to downfall (Proverbs 11:28). Instead, wisdom, righteousness, and diligence are more valuable than riches. Additionally, while hard work is important, social inequalities do exist, but God ultimately values faith over financial status.

How can wolves live with lambs, and how can leopards dwell with goats (Isaiah 11:6-9)?

 

Question: How can wolves live with lambs, and how can leopards dwell with goats (Isaiah 11:6-9)?

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