On Tuesday, we dressed a little nicer than normal and walked about 20 minutes from our hostel to the Knesset. The Knesset is best described as the Israeli equivalent to our Parliament. This building is very cleanly built, but is much more humble than the American Congress. After we entered, we were able to see Israel’s Declaration of Independence and visit the Assembly Hall within the Knesset, which is where the Knesset members come together to vote on important topics. The Knesset members are basically the Israeli Senate. Knesset members are representatives for the people of Israel. Being able to see where Israel’s most important matters are dealt with and considering how many world leaders have been in that place, was a very cool experience. Next we walked to The Shrine of The Book, a museum very close to the Knesset. The best part of this museum, in my opinion, was the exhibit of the Dead Sea Scrolls, which were written between roughly 150 B. C. and 70 A.D. They had original pieces of writings that were found in 1946, displayed along with replicas of other pieces. Being able to be in the same room as those and even see them, was truly amazing. Our last stop for touring was the Holocaust Museum in Jerusalem. Being able to spend two hours learning about the Holocaust and the many details of that time was eye-opening. My first question was: “Why would God allow something this horrible to happen to anybody, especially His people?” When I asked this question to Dr. Greer, he encouraged me to read Lamentations 3. This specific chapter speaks on the importance of seeing the hope we have in God through the absolute worst of times. Then I was reminded that even though it may seem that literally the entire world has turned against you, we have hope because our Savior has overcome the world already! Through any evil, through any sin, and through any suffering, we know it will not last. It will not last because Jesus has already saved us from the worst suffering, which is eternity in Hell. When I thought about how He died for us, on a cross, in the same city I have been blessed enough to walk through this past week, it brought me an indescribable feeling that I hope one day other might be able to experience as well. We ended the day with a basketball game against the Israeli 20 and under National Team, which we won by the score of 96-73. Following the game, we loaded the bus and headed back to Migdal to our retreat center. Anyone reading this and that may be experiencing any type of physical, emotional, or spiritual pain, please know that it will not last. God has already conquered it and you can trust Him. Nathan Fontenot Freshman Houston, Texas