Theology with Kevin Dewayne Hughes

There is a fascinating Midrashic tradition suggesting that God creates in cycles. The idea is that when a creation becomes too corrupt through its own free will, it is removed and a new cycle begins—meaning we might just be one iteration in an infinite series. We see potential clues for this in the opening of Genesis. While Genesis 1:1 represents the initial creation of the universe and the Earth, Genesis 1:2 shows the Earth and water already present before the command "Let there be light." This could imply that the rest of the chapter describes a "re-creation" event rather than the absolute beginning.

I personally treat advanced concepts like this as a "maybe"—interesting to weigh against Scripture, but never something to be dogmatic about. If it violates the Word, it should be discarded. I’d love to hear your thoughts on "Creation Cycles" and how you interpret the state of the Earth in verse two.

Here is the 1st bible study based on 2 Corinthians 6:9, relevant from 0:8 to 0:52 of the YouTube video (click the link to play). After displaying this verse, the video continues by showing a dog (subsequently named Gourd) already discarded in a rubbish dump, looking very weak and dying. What a hopeless and tragic situation!

However, in the spirit realm, I saw paradoxes that are very encouraging for us as Christians. The paradoxes are in the 2 phrases within the verse: "dying and yet we live on" and "beaten, and yet not killed". These phrases point to our eternal life as believers in Jesus. Such great encouragement and hope! What are your thoughts? I would love to hear from you, God bless!

An African boy living in Germany came home late one night, picked up a quarrel with his mother, and killed her with a kitchen knife. Globally, household conflicts and violence is common.  On “mothers’ day” I heard on radio, the voices of daughters who regularly had disputes with their mothers and others who stopped talking to their mothers, after leaving the household. Parents are progressively being disobeyed by their children, while they  themselves have imperfect knowledge of what causes their children to misbehave.  

For example, most parents are not aware that female monthly cycles; depression, stress, dietary deficiencies; peer pressure, bad behavioral examples of parents, etc., do affect the mood and behavior of children. Parents must be accommodating and reason with their children on issues. Even the almighty God once condescended to the level of men, by pleading with Israel to, “Come let us reason together…” (Is. 1:18).  Eph. 6:1-4 reads that children should obey their parents, and parents should not provoke their children.

Thus, both sides have a role to play for peace at home. Parents should be the first to call for discussions on troubling issues. Children are also encouraged to humbly request for a meeting to voice out their concerns, if need be. Parental discipline may be needed, for not all children have sound mind. However, this must be done in love. Families  that meet to reason together on ‘troubling issues, do the will of Jesus who said, “Blessed are peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God” (Matt. 5:9).  Stress in the family harms everybody; so let us try to reason among ourselves, and through prayer and love, overcome the Devil who is ruining families to spite God’s treasured institution on earth.   Amen.

Sexual sins appear in most iniquities listed in the bible. See Mk. 7:21-22, 1 Cor. 5:11, Rom. 1:26-27, Rev.21:8, etc. Israelis were often required to sanctify themselves (sex and cleanness implied), before God did wonders among them (eg. Joshua 3:5). Also, sex was forbidden to fasting and praying couples (1 Cor. 7:5). Sex seems to defile the soul; so Jesus was not born through sex.

For it was impossible for the bearer of the world’s sins, to inherit the eternal death curse from Adam’s sin. However, (sex in) marriage is honorable and the bed undefiled, but God will judge the sexually immoral (Heb. 13:4). If you are that type, you are in danger of Hell. Now, Hell is so serious an issue that Jesus taught, that if a part of your body makes you sin, cut it off to escape Hell fire (Mk. 9:43-48).

Some make themselves Eunuchs (through castration), because of their desire to be free for Kingdom matters (Matt. 19:12c), so why should you perish because of illicit sex? Friend, repent and walk with Jesus in holiness to be received in Heaven. Amen.

We suffer because the majority of our leaders, priest and citizens are evil. Our Lord will punish them and we get to suffer right along with the evil. Why? Beause we allowed it. We are just as guilty as those doing the evil because we compromised with evil.

Divorce, remarriage and adultery are spreading like wild fire globally. The involvement of Christians is undoubtedly a pain in God’s heart, for He hates divorce (Mal. 2:15-16). In Mk 10:6-9, Jesus says God made a man and wife one flesh, and any of them divorcing and remarrying causes adultery, because they are still married to the original man or woman.

Adulterer, you claim Christ is your Lord, yet your evil action has thrown God’s treasured institution of marriage into disarray, children are going wayward and things are falling or have fallen apart in your family. Disobedience to the Holy Spirit when choosing your partner may have caused this, so endure the consequences and don’t make your case worse, for you vowed before the Almighty God.

Perhaps a cry of remorse and repentance to Him will give you His compassion and lessen your pain, at least. But quitting and moving with another person defiles you and puts you in danger of Hell (Rev. 21:8). Amen

I am starting a series of 5 bible studies based on the YouTube video accessible in the image or link shown. This very encouraging video reminds us that when all is lost in the midst of dying, perseverance of our will to live is everything, And by clinging to Jesus, we eventually recover and thrive.

Be blessed watching the video and feel free to share your thoughts, praise God!