"Wisdom is better than weapons of war. But one sinner destroys much good." (Ecclesiastes 9:18) Let us break this down together. 1. The Context (What is happening around this verse?) The Book of Ecclesiastes was written by King Solomon. He was the wisest man who ever lived. In this book, he looks at life "under the sun" (meaning life on earth). He sees that life is not always fair. In Ecclesiastes 9, Solomon is comparing two things: Wisdom and Foolishness (Sin). He tells a little story in verses 13-15 about a small, poor city. A powerful king came to attack it. But a poor, wise man in the city saved everyone by using his wisdom. However, after he saved them, the people forgot about him! Solomon is saying, "Wisdom is powerful, even if people forget it." Then he gives us verse 18. 2. Explanation of the Verse (Easy English) Part A: "Wisdom is better than weapons of war." In Bible times, armies used swords, spears, and chariots. Today, we ...
2 Peter 3:13 — Explained Simply Verse: "But we are looking forward to the new heavens and new earth he has promised, a world filled with God's righteousness." --- 1. What Is Happening in This Verse? (The Context) Peter is writing his second letter near the end of his life. He knows he will soon die (2 Peter 1:14). So he writes to warn Christians about false teachers and to help them stay strong in faith. In 2 Peter 3, Peter answers a big question: "Where is God's promise? Why is Jesus taking so long to return?" Some people were making fun of Christians. They said, "Everything has stayed the same since the beginning. Jesus is not coming back!" (2 Peter 3:3-4). Peter answers: · God is not slow. He is patient. He wants more people to turn from sin and be saved (2 Peter 3:9). · But the day of the Lord will come. It will come suddenly, like a thief (2 Peter 3:10). · The present heavens and earth will be destroyed by fire. Everything evil wil...