The Jerusalem Experiment

3.10.10 – I can hardly believe it’s been nearly a month since my last prayer request update. My time here at Jerusalem University College continues to pick up pace and I realize that before I know it, I’ll be on my way home. There’s so much more I want to see, reflect upon, and behold in these remaining two months. Please pray that I would learn to receive every moment I have here as a gift, taking nothing for granted. Please pray that the Lord prepares my heart for how He might want to use me upon my return. In many ways, my heart yearns for my family, my church community, and the relationships I’ve left behind; and yet, there are new ones forming here. Everyday classmates are becoming closer friends, and we’re learning to understand campus life as authentic community. Please pray that this continues. Finally, in the past two weeks I’ve received approval to receive seminary credit finishing The Jerusalem Experiment (reformatting the website upon my return, connecting with ministry leaders in the Twin Cities area, and putting together a manuscript (hopefully) worthy of publishing. Please pray that the Lord guides and directs my heart in this regard. Thanks so much!

2.17.10 – Thank you for the continued prayers. We’ve had a bit of a heat wave here in Jerusalem (I won’t mention how warm it’s been, but let’s just say we’re in no danger of snow). The pace of classes is picking up, and a lot of us (students) have been struggling to keep up with the workload. This weekend is bound to be rather chaotic, as I have back-to-back field studies on Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, my Physical Settings of the Bible class will be headed to Samaria (north of Jerusalem) for an 11-hour extravaganza. These weekly field studies are so incredibly enlightening (as we get to see the Bible first-hand, walk through stories from Scripture, and learn from our professor), but they are also altogether exhausting. On Sunday, my Parables of Jesus class is headed to a nature reserve south of Jerusalem, where we will learn about some of the agricultural nuances to some of the parables (i.e. first-century field plowing, sowing seed, etc.). I’d ask y’all to remain prayerful, that the Lord might use these experiences to bring inspiration and ideas of ways I might be able draw lines of connection for folks back home between the land and the Scripture.

2.14.10 – Happy Valentine’s Day! Life is picking up pace here in Jerusalem. The past two weekends have brought with them two 11-hour field studies. While it’s an immense blessing to be able to see so much of Israel, the whole experience has been a bit of a whirlwind. Rest has not been altogether easy to come by. At this point, I could use continued prayers that God would give me the energy I need to steward the gift of this experience well, while at the same time taking advantage of the times I have to “be still and know.” Please also pray for the health of the students here at JUC (a number of us have been fighting colds, and I’ve begun to feel a bit under the weather). Thanks so much for your support and encouragement!

2.04.10 – Thanks for your prayers regarding balance between classwork and The Jerusalem Experiment. Already I feel as though there have been many moments when insights I’ve learned in class have directly translated to opportunities to write. It’s truly amazing to study the Bible in the place where it all actually took place! I could still use prayers for balance. It’s been over six years since I was last a full-time student. The experience is certainly a blessing, but it is also a lot of work. Please also pray for my roommates: Chen and Hans. They are great guys and, in many ways, are in the same boat as I am (though I’m definitely the oldest of us three). I’m sure they would appreciate the support!

1.31.10 – Today (Sunday) we conclude our orientation at JUC. I’m excited about the prospects of diving into classes tomorrow morning and beginning to make connections between what we learn in the classroom and The Jerusalem Experiment. Please continue to pray for this transition, as the movement from solitude at the top of The Mount of Olives has been met (rather strikingly) with many (mostly) Americans concentrated into a rather small (albeit beautiful) place. I have two roommates. Hans is from Illinois and recently finished his undergrad studies at Asbury in Kentucky. Chen is finishing up his MDiv at Gordon-Conwell in Boston. They both seem to be really great guys and I look forward to getting to know them more. Please pray for the three of us, that we would know how to support one another during this adventure.

1.28.10 – The next couple of days will be consumed with transition. Tomorrow (Friday) my friend Raed is picking me up and giving me a lift over to Mount Zion (near Jaffa Gate) where I’ll officially begin my semester at Jerusalem University College. I’m excited about the change, while realizing that the movement from life in a monastery guest house to life in a college dormitory is bound to be quite a transition. The LORD has used these past 4+ weeks to do some fundamental work on my heart, revealing new depths of sin alongside the all-sufficiency of His grace. And while there have been nights when I’ve longed to be around people again, I know that in time, I’ll greatly miss this season of life. I’d covet your prayers for peace and patience amidst the transition. I suspect my schedule will quickly fill and become rather chaotic, so please pray for balance–between The Jerusalem Experiment, my studies (an ability integrate the two will be essential), and my investment in a new community at JUC. Thanks so much. I pray that this project is proving to be fruitful in your pursuit of Christ.

1.24.10 – Living in Israel has provided me with the opportunity to feel the tension between Christians, Muslims and Jews. The recent rumors of war with Lebanon serves as a reminder of how tense the situation here is. It’s a fragile place. I feel compelled to pray for peace, and yet, Jesus reminds us that there will be no peace until He returns…so I’m not sure how to pray. I’d invite you to enter into the muddy waters of these complexities with me. Prayerfully.

1.14.10 – How I can request prayers for myself after hearing the news from Haiti? Please pray for the people of Haiti, for those on the ground providing aid, and for the Church to rise up at such a time and stand as a witness to the unfailing love of Christ.

1.07.10 – Things are continuing to feel more like home here. I’m still attempting to find a rhythm to each day that works, while keeping in mind the importance of allowing time for both what God wants to do IN me and what He wants to do THROUGH me. Please pray that I would discern these things well. The danger for me lies is perfectionism: trying to do The Jerusalem Experiment perfectly, which I know is ridiculous (my mom already informed me about some misspellings). But underneath this danger is a subconscious belief that God’s Kingdom work is ultimately contingent up me. Ridiculous. So, pray that I would get off of my pathetic little throne, look, and realize that God has always been on his (rather impressive and altogether deserving) throne.

1.04.10 – I feel my heart beginning to settle here and there are breathes I take throughout the day when, as I inhale and breathe back, I feel that this place, indeed, could become home (for four months, at least). Last night was the first in which I slept through the night. I woke up and forgot where I was…”Oh yeah, Jerusalem. Ahhh,” I spoke to myself as I rubbed crusties out of the corners of my eyelids. It was a glorious feeling. Please pray that I would continue to find rest. Also, please pay for God to bring people into my life here in Jerusalem that I can share the Gospel with. I’ve been blessed with extended times of prayer, worship and reading the Scriptures; however, I realize that unless these times (at some point) translate into ministry opportunities, I am clanging bell, a tree that does not bear fruit. Spirituality is something that is vividly expressed here. Simply by looking at someone you can usually discern what their faith is (a very different reality than in America), and so there is a sort of cultural permission one is granted to broadcast their faith in an amplified way.

1.02.10 – Thanks so much to those of you who have been praying for my health. I’m continuing a battle a persistent cold (and at night, a cough). I’m feeling a bit better, and definitely believe that I am through the worst of it. I still feel more fatigued than normal, but I’m finally starting to sleep more or less through the night (a sure sign that the jet lag is wearing off). God has been incredibly faithful in connecting me with people who love Him and are willing to lend a hand in helping me get a lay of the land here in Jerusalem. This morning I had an hour long conversation with a woman from Dublin, Ireland. She used to live on the Mount of Olives where she served as a member of the House of Prayer for five years. I suppose it makes sense that Christians from all over the world would want to gather in the place where it is believed Jesus will one day return, but apparently this house of prayer (just a short hike a bit further up the Mount of Olives from where I’m at) attracts ministry leaders (mostly of the charismatic variety) from all over the world. Please pray that my health would continue to improve, that I would continue to meet new friends, and that (especially during this first month in Jerusalem) the LORD would use this time to enact some profound change in my heart. In carving away many of the familiar comforts of home, I find that He has been making space in my heart to receive Him more deeply into my being, to understand Him as Lord in a new light. In the quiet and cold of the Jerusalem nights, when there is nothing much to do, God has been exposing many of the places within my heart that I am, in effect, godless, and haven’t trusted in His provision. Please pray that these godless places would continue to be exposed and, therein, the light of Christ would make its home.

12.30.09 – Since arriving in Jerusalem, I’ve been tired. Really tired. God has abundantly blessed time thus far, but it’s been a sort of blessing experienced in weakness. Heavy eyes, coupled with a nagging cough. I’ve been reading through Luke and find myself continually bumping up against Jesus’ admonitions for His followers to simply trust in the Father’s love and provision…which difficult for me. I enjoy taking the reigns and steering things in my own direction. Of course, that’s not the way of the Kingdom, and if God is using this fatigue and coughing set a new trajectory of obedience in my life, well then, amen.

12.23.09 – If you haven’t heard, the Midwest in the gallows of what many are calling the worst snow storm since Halloween, 1990. Needless to say, I’m trying to remain hopeful that my December 26th departure date will still hold up. Please pray that I’ll be able to stick to the schedule…and if not, that I’ll remain content in the sovereignty of God’s plan.

12.16.09 – I realize I’ve already posted my prayer request for the day, but I’m wondering whether y’all might be willing to pray for my health (now, ten days from my departure date). My roommate has been sick with a nasty cold, and as of yesterday I’ve begun to feel rather run down. I’m praying that, perhaps, it’s just a case of the pre-four-and-a-half-month-adventure nerves, but I would certainly covet your prayers. This weekend I have the honor of being the best man in my friends Jesse and April’s wedding and would love to be feeling 100% for that! Thank you.

12.16.09 – I just wanted to give you an update on the previous prayer request. I spoke with the Israeli Consulate yesterday and was informed that my visa is has been approved and will be in the mail in the next couple of days. Thanks so much for your prayers!

12.14.09 – A quick prayer request: Please pray that I get my student visa from the Israeli Consulate this week. This would lead to a very significant reduction in stress!!! Thanks so much!

12.12.09 – This morning I had the opportunity to share my vision for The Jerusalem Experiment with Calvary’s men’s ministry. It was an honor to be surrounded by such faithful men who have, for decades, faithfully pursued the LORD. I pray that the Lord would use this project to bless across generational lines and serve as a means to bring glory to the One who is the Alpha and Omega.

12.10.09 – I anticipate the prayer requests are only now beginning to roll out in the way God would have it. So if you care to, please visit this site daily. My simple prayer for today is two-fold. First (as my most recent post clarifies) God is making it crystal clear to me that as the day of my departure approaches, He is making it increasingly clear to me that He means to shatter my idols–all of them. Please pray that I would respond to His invitation. Second, I’d like to pray for the people I’ll meet in Jerusalem. My hope is that I’m a significant blessing to their lives and that God would prepare my heart to be such.

12.8.09 – As the day of my departure (Dec. 26) draws nearer, I’m experiencing more and more anxiety about the variables concerning the trip which lie outside of my control. This morning I read Jesus’ words in Mark 8, “For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel’s will save it,” and was struck by the realization that many of my concerns surrounding The Jerusalem Experiment have to do with my well-being, my comfort, my safety. Francis Chan, in his (awesome) book Crazy Love asks why so often when we travel places to serve God our first prayers are prayers for safety. Mark 8 seems to indicate that concern about personal safety ought to take a backseat to our desire for Christ to be honored in what we do and for Gospel to be grasped by those we serve. I believe that God not only desires for this project to benefit the Church, but He also aims to use it as a means for my own sanctification. He’ll break me down before He builds me backup…cause that’s how God rolls. Henri Nouwen provides some powerful imagery related to this point in his book With Burning Hearts when he reflects on a Dutch   television program about gardening that he was watching one night(Nouwen was from Utrecht, Holland). The host was explaining how one must break up hard soil before watering it, since hard ground cannot receive the nourishment the water provides. Nouwen (and subsequently myself) saw this as a metaphor for the way in which God aims to break us up so that we can receive the living water, the water of His Word, Christ Himself. As I’m broken apart, I pray that my heart and mind would have a vision for the healing that is certain to come.

On a separate note, I’d ask your prayers for the technological aspects on this project. Obviously much of what I hope to do centers on web technology and involves video camera, still shot cameras and computers. Needless to say, I’m carrying a lot of gear with me to the Holy Land. If something were to break…eh, I don’t want to think about it. Please pray that God would surround my gear with divine pillows (or something to that effect). Thanks so much!

12.02.09 – This morning brings to mind two prayer request. The first is for someone I’ve never actually met. Matt Chandler is the pastor of Village Church in Dallas, Texas area (they have multiple locations). About a week ago he suffered a sudden seizure in his home, was rushed to the hospital, and diagnosed with a brain tumor. He’ll have surgery on Friday. Matt is someone who has impacted me through his passionate proclamations of the Gospel and heart for church planting. I’ve listened to many of his messages and feel that the least I can do in light of how God has blessed me through him is to gather some folks together to pray for him and his family. You can find out more about his status here.

The second prayer request has been borne out of my pouring over Paul’s letter to the Colossians. Paul’s admonition in 2:15 continues to knock on my heart and wait for me to respond, “And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.” I would simply ask that you pray for three things concerning this verse. First, that peace would guard my heart over the course of the next few weeks. I’m good at anxiety (which, by the way, is not a spiritual gift), and over the last few days, I’ve come to understand that God’s provision of peace is violently at war against my propensity to worry. Which bleeds into the second prayer request in light of this verse: that I would know that God has ordained this project. This to me, if I take an honest look at what has transpired over the course of the past seven months is crystal clear. Still, the truth of God’s ordaining The Jerusalem Experiment is often lost in the dark of my fears about not doing this project perfectly (perfectionism, by the way is an egregious sin). Of course, I won’t do this perfectly, but by the grace of God (and as I let go of control) it will be what God desires it to be.  Finally, that I would be thankful. I’ve had many people tell me, “Wow, I wish I could do something like this.” Yet, I have this amazing opportunity which is in no way a reflection of my ability or talent, or whatever, but simply a manifestation of God’s amazing grace. And so, I long to be more thankful.

11.25.09 – Finishing Strong. A friend of mine gave a sermon on this topic ten years ago as a fellow youth ministry intern, and I’ve not been able to get the words out of my mind. One of my greatest struggles in finishing what I start. Most of us live very fragmented, hyper-sensitized lives and are increasingly prone to bounce from project to project, idea to idea without completing much of anything. For me, with exactly one month (from tomorrow) from my departure to Israel, there are a few things that need to get wrapped up. Specifically, I have an amazing group of co-workers who have been incredibly supportive in my pursuing The Jerusalem Experiment, and so it is my prayer (and hopefully yours as well) that God would give me the wisdom and perseverance I need to finish strong and honor my ministry partners at Calvary.

11.23.09 – This morning I woke up (after a rather weird dream) to greet an old, familiar friend–anxiety. The “what if’s?” concerning The Jerusalem Experiment, if I led my mind get too creative, or many and completely out of my control. And I like control. Part of me hesitates to even share this prayer request in light of the fact that God has been working so hard, giving me reason after reason to NOT be anxious. And yet, here I am, a month prior to my departure…freaking out. Please pray that I would learn to trust the God who has been so faithful in calling me to this project.

11.20.09 – As I near my departure date, I find two prayers shuffling around in my heart. First, about a week ago, I sent away for my student visa. It’s a helpless feeling packing your passport int0 an envelope, sending it to people you’ve never met (i.e. The Israeli Consulate) and hoping you’ll see it again. Needless to say, I’m asking y’all to pray that I receive my student visa pack prior to my departure date–December 26th. My second prayer request has to do with honoring the amazing adventure I’ve been entrusted with by so many of you who have committed to supporting me financially and prayerfully. I do not take lightly the undeniable fact that God is leading this project. I feel it more than I’ve felt anything in my life. I’m humbled, wondering, “Why me?”, and asking you to pray that I am a good steward of this opportunity. In the remaining 5 weeks of my preparation, I pray that God would work to set things right in my heart and put in me what it takes to honor Him and the Church through The Jerusalem Experiment.

11.08.09 – I continue to find myself in awe of the way God has provided ALL of my needs leading up to the Jerusalem Experiment. Time and time again, God has met my faithless worry and the steady fear of the uncertain with the reality of His steadfast presence. Lately, I’ve been making my way through the Pentateuch, and have been struck by ways in which my experience of preparing for this adventure (mostly my struggle to respond to God’s faithful leadership) has matched that of the mostly-faithless ancient Israelites.  I ask for prayer that God would give me the same sort of spirit that rose in Joshua as he prepared to lead the promise-people Jordan River and into the Promised Land., “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” (Josh 1:9).

10.26.09 – This prayer request is simply a plea for praise. Thank you Lord for opening the hearts of so many people this past Friday night toward generosity. I am humbled and grateful. Moving forward (keeping in mind the fact that I still have some money to raise), my hope is to connect with some key pastors and ministry leaders around the country to simply make them aware of this website as a free resource they can use to prepare for sermons, add context to their messages (even request images/videos/reflections from certain locations). If you know anyone who might be interested in utilizing these FREE resources, feel free to direct them to the website.

10.21.09 – On Friday some friend of mine are hosting a dessert reception/benefit for The Jerusalem Experiment. Please pray that I am effectively able to communicate the vision of this project and that God might move folks to financially support The Jerusalem Experiment. My hope is that the next post on this prayer requests page is actually a thanksgiving post!

10.08.09 – Having served in  youth ministry for over six years, I’ve finally managed to get beyond the presupposition that one must present a sort of faith that’s easy and simple  to the formative ears of emerging adults. The widespread failure of youth ministry in the United States ought to clue us into the fact that something’s got to change. And maybe what needs revision is our constant articulation of a faith that makes like easier.

Following Jesus is hard, and a lifelong call that I believe is riddled with discontent and inner anguish…because we never arrive, always unfinished, and perpetually on the darkside of the eschaton, at least, until Christ returns.

“Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted.” (Matt. 28:16).

I speak on a regular basis to large groups of teenagers. Most of the time I find myself speaking affirmations about Jesus I believe are objectively true. However, most of the time I need conversion just as much as my students. There’s this line in the movie Luther that simultaneously haunts me and reminds me that in spite of my constant doubt, I’m still in the right line of work. The great reformer Martin Luther finds himself struggling to maintain belief in a God who is loving, graceful, and compassionate in light of him increasing realization of his own depravity. How could God love me if I struggle with that? In the midst of his doubt and shame Luther’s abbot chooses to send him to Wittenburg to pursue his Doctorate in Theology with the aim that Luther might serve the Church as a preacher. Upon learning of his abbot’s intentions, Luther retorts, “I would be a fraud as a preacher!” Without hesitation, the aged abbot responds, “We preach best what we need to learn most.”

I hope the old man was right.

Lately, what I’ve been preaching has comprised a symphony of truths I hope to own for myself.

There’s a sort of agony that must be owned by the preacher, because regardless of how flawless his/her life stands, there are sermons which permeate a sort of foul-breathed whisper reminding the preacher that his/her own life stands worlds apart from the proclaimed truth. Because we’re all unfinished.

And so I suppose there’s a prayer wrapped in this post (which is why I’ve chosen to post it in the “Prayer Requests” portion of my website). I simply ask that you would pray for God to remind me that my life is, indeed, hidden in His grip, and that despite my own doubt, His affections toward me have not wavered. Please pray that the Holy Spirit would re-kindle the fire that has, on so many occasions, burned with a vivid flame in the center of my heart.

9.29.09 – As my departure date draws nearer, I’m certain my prayer requests will grow more numerous. Today, I’m feeling the weight of leaving my community (Calvary and Fusion) for close to five months. I’ll miss many things, I’m sure: family, students, co-workers, friends, weekends studying in all cozy in Caribou while the snow grows fierce outside. And while my passion for travel, and my zeal bringing a place few Christians will ever have the chance to experience visit is growing, I’m asking already that God would give me an authentic and faithful community while I’m in Jerusalem. So, if you feel the urge to pray, please pray for my heart in the midst of this transition, and that when I arrive in Tel Aviv on December 27th, God would surround me with people who will teach me how to live, love and serve.

Please also pray that God would continue to provide the finances necessary to travel to Jerusalem without needing to plunge myself into financial ruin (because I’m going either way). Just a reminder, the federal government does not provide loans for American students studying in Israel. So, I’m walking by faith, I guess. I’m grateful for the many people who have supported me already!

9.18.09 – Having returned from Turkey, I find my perspective on many things fundamentally changed. God has brought new friends and new ideas into my mind and heart, which I believe will empower me to more effectively walk in and speak forth His Gospel…so I suppose this is a bit of an invitation to praise! Please pray for the coming launch of the Ephesus portion of The Jerusalem Experiment (Oct 1). I’m excited to share with all of you some of the things God embedded into my heart as I walked atop the same marble streets Paul, Apollos and Timothy wandered across 2,000 years ago.

8.30.09 – In roughly 48 hours I’ll be departing for the initial leg of The Jerusalem Experiment, which will bring me to Istanbul (formerly Constantinople) and Selcuk (formerly Ephesus). Please pray for moments of inspiration and creativity along the way, and that God would inspire my work in Turkey. Please also pray for safety and wisdom for us (I will be traveling with a close friend from high school and college) along our journey.

8.01.09 – As today’s blog entry suggests, my feet have finally landed for the summer. I’m grateful for the many opportunities God has given me to speak into the lives of the young men and women at Calvary…what an honor! Please pray that God gives me the grace needed to prepare for my upcoming trip to Turkey, and that the Holy Spirit would inspire me where there to create compelling resources for the local church. Also, I’ve recently been in the process of working on a book proposal for a few publishing companies who have shown some  interest in The Jerusalem Experiment. Please pray that God would move on their hearts to see the benefit in the resources associated with this project.

7.16.09 – I realize it’s been awhile since I’ve posted a prayer request, but here goes: We returned (as you’ll notice in my most recent posts) early Sunday morning from Mexico (thanks so much for your prayers). Monday, I began a two-week seminary intensive schedule. I’ll be at Bethel through the 24th. Currently, I am sitting in my Henri Nouwen class. If you haven’t yet, please buy one of his books and read it…Nouwen is one of my favorite Christian writers. As I prayer request, I would ask that you would pray that God would give me strength and perseverance to push through the busy-ness of trying to balance ministry, school and The Jerusalem Experience.

6.19.09 – On July 5th I (along with 9 other leaders) will be leading 50 high school students into Central Mexico for our annual Sr. High Summer Trip. Details have been racing through my mind (because I’m not a details person–although I’m learning). We’ll return at midnight on July 11th. At 8 a.m. on July 13th I begin two weeks of Seminary Intensives. On July 26th I depart with a bunch of high school students to camp in Western Wisconsin. I’ll get home, catch my breath, and it will be August. Unbelievable. Needless to say, sanity is at the top of my prayer request list. In addition, you can pray for our kids and the kids we’ll be ministering to in Mexico (you can follow our journey on our blog), that all the details would fall into place, and that, above all, pray that God would be glorified in all things.

6.5.09 – I sit in the midst of my first Sabbath in quite a while utterly astounded by God’s faithfulness. He is making it extraordinarily clear that The Jerusalem Experiment will happen–and will happy for His glory. I invite you, today, to ponder the myriad of testimonies to God’s unmerited faithfulness in your own life.

5.29.09 – Today I find myself extraordinarily tired. Balancing seminary, full time ministry and the demands associated with raising support for The Jerusalem Experiment has proven a difficult task. Still, I find that through this process, God is teaching me perseverance (see Rm. 5:1-5). I’m not very good at persevering, and so I am profoundly humbled and filled with gratitude over the fact that even when I remain faithless, God is always faithful. God always perseveres. As the author and sustainer of our faith, God holds those who love Him in His grip. God perseveres through my broken and fumbling attempts to love and obey. In light of this incredible reality, and because He has freed me in Christ so that I can obey, I think I’ll make it…but please pray!

5.25.09 – This week is shaping up to be an important one for The Jerusalem Experiment. I have a couple meetings with would-be supporters (Thurs/Fri). I also have an opportunity to officially share The Jerusalem Experiment with the Fusion Community on Sunday evening. Please pray that God would continue to give me an expressible passion for The Jerusalem Experiment and that the people I’ll be meeting with will literally feel that passion, believe in the potential of this experiment, support my efforts, and serve as advocates for The Jerusalem Experiment to their friends.

5.20.09 – Today I feel rather overwhelmed by the weight of this project. There are so many details to be worked out: applications, registrations, hiring an intern to fill in during my leave, finding renters for my house while I’m away, etc. etc. It’s good stuff, but as I mentioned, a bit overwhelming. So I could definitely use your prayers in regards to the details. Please also continue to pray for the finances to make The Jerusalem Experiment a reality.

5.12.09 – At this point, I am asking for continued prayers for financial supporters for the Jerusalem Experiment.