Revelation Watchers is a reader-supported publication. If you enjoy our articles and Pastor Paul Begley’s The Coming Apocalypse show, consider becoming a supporter. You will receive access to read in-depth articles, watch exclusive interviews and partner in our mission.
On June 15, 2024, we maintain our steadfast dedication as members of the Revelation Watchers community, united in our pursuit of divine revelation and spiritual insight. Each day, our commitment to explore the profound depths of the Book of Revelation strengthens. Today, we reaffirm our dedication to immersing ourselves in the Word of God, seeking fresh perspectives and deeper revelations. May our shared thirst for wisdom draw us closer to God and His purpose for our lives, granting us clarity, inspiration, and resilience to navigate the complexities found within Revelation.
Within the supportive embrace of our community, let us continue to uplift one another, share insights, and offer prayers. As Revelation Watchers, we are entrusted with discerning the signs of the times and witnessing the unfolding of God's plan together. Let our faith and unity guide us as we remain steadfast in our mission to seek truth and understanding on this spiritual journey of discovery.
Subscribe to the "Bible in a Year: 365-Day Reading Plan" for a continued journey of enlightenment and spiritual growth.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support, which has propelled "Revelation 911" to #1 New Release status across various categories on Amazon. Immerse yourself in the mind-expanding revelations presented by Pastor Paul Begley and Troy Anderson, co-founders of Revelation Watchers. Secure your copy now and delve into this extraordinary exploration, unraveling the mysteries that shape our reality! 📚🌐🔮🔮 Order your copy of "Revelation 911" today!
1 Kings 14:1-15:24
Ahijah’s Prophecy Against Jeroboam
14 At that time Abijah son of Jeroboam became ill, 2 and Jeroboam said to his wife, “Go, disguise yourself, so you won’t be recognized as the wife of Jeroboam. Then go to Shiloh. Ahijah the prophet is there—the one who told me I would be king over this people. 3 Take ten loaves of bread with you, some cakes and a jar of honey, and go to him. He will tell you what will happen to the boy.” 4 So Jeroboam’s wife did what he said and went to Ahijah’s house in Shiloh.
Now Ahijah could not see; his sight was gone because of his age. 5 But the Lord had told Ahijah, “Jeroboam’s wife is coming to ask you about her son, for he is ill, and you are to give her such and such an answer. When she arrives, she will pretend to be someone else.”
6 So when Ahijah heard the sound of her footsteps at the door, he said, “Come in, wife of Jeroboam. Why this pretense? I have been sent to you with bad news. 7 Go, tell Jeroboam that this is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: ‘I raised you up from among the people and appointed you ruler over my people Israel. 8 I tore the kingdom away from the house of David and gave it to you, but you have not been like my servant David, who kept my commands and followed me with all his heart, doing only what was right in my eyes. 9 You have done more evil than all who lived before you. You have made for yourself other gods, idols made of metal; you have aroused my anger and turned your back on me.
10 “‘Because of this, I am going to bring disaster on the house of Jeroboam. I will cut off from Jeroboam every last male in Israel—slave or free.[a] I will burn up the house of Jeroboam as one burns dung, until it is all gone. 11 Dogs will eat those belonging to Jeroboam who die in the city, and the birds will feed on those who die in the country. The Lord has spoken!’
12 “As for you, go back home. When you set foot in your city, the boy will die. 13 All Israel will mourn for him and bury him. He is the only one belonging to Jeroboam who will be buried, because he is the only one in the house of Jeroboam in whom the Lord, the God of Israel, has found anything good.
14 “The Lord will raise up for himself a king over Israel who will cut off the family of Jeroboam. Even now this is beginning to happen.[b] 15 And the Lord will strike Israel, so that it will be like a reed swaying in the water. He will uproot Israel from this good land that he gave to their ancestors and scatter them beyond the Euphrates River, because they aroused the Lord’s anger by making Asherah poles.[c] 16 And he will give Israel up because of the sins Jeroboam has committed and has caused Israel to commit.”
17 Then Jeroboam’s wife got up and left and went to Tirzah. As soon as she stepped over the threshold of the house, the boy died. 18 They buried him, and all Israel mourned for him, as the Lord had said through his servant the prophet Ahijah.
19 The other events of Jeroboam’s reign, his wars and how he ruled, are written in the book of the annals of the kings of Israel. 20 He reigned for twenty-two years and then rested with his ancestors. And Nadab his son succeeded him as king.
Rehoboam King of Judah
21 Rehoboam son of Solomon was king in Judah. He was forty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city the Lord had chosen out of all the tribes of Israel in which to put his Name. His mother’s name was Naamah; she was an Ammonite.
22 Judah did evil in the eyes of the Lord. By the sins they committed they stirred up his jealous anger more than those who were before them had done.23 They also set up for themselves high places, sacred stones and Asherah poles on every high hill and under every spreading tree. 24 There were even male shrine prostitutes in the land; the people engaged in all the detestable practices of the nations the Lord had driven out before the Israelites.
25 In the fifth year of King Rehoboam, Shishak king of Egypt attacked Jerusalem. 26 He carried off the treasures of the temple of the Lord and the treasures of the royal palace. He took everything, including all the gold shields Solomon had made. 27 So King Rehoboam made bronze shields to replace them and assigned these to the commanders of the guard on duty at the entrance to the royal palace. 28 Whenever the king went to the Lord’s temple, the guards bore the shields, and afterward they returned them to the guardroom.
29 As for the other events of Rehoboam’s reign, and all he did, are they not written in the book of the annals of the kings of Judah? 30 There was continual warfare between Rehoboam and Jeroboam. 31 And Rehoboam rested with his ancestors and was buried with them in the City of David. His mother’s name was Naamah; she was an Ammonite. And Abijah[d] his son succeeded him as king.
Invite Pastor Paul Begley and Troy Anderson to speak on Revelation 911, please contact Troy Anderson email: troyanderson.writer@gmail.com or Phone: 949-887-1511
1 Kings 15:1-24
Abijah King of Judah
15 In the eighteenth year of the reign of Jeroboam son of Nebat, Abijah[e] became king of Judah, 2 and he reigned in Jerusalem three years. His mother’s name was Maakah daughter of Abishalom.[f]
3 He committed all the sins his father had done before him; his heart was not fully devoted to the Lord his God, as the heart of David his forefather had been.4 Nevertheless, for David’s sake the Lord his God gave him a lamp in Jerusalem by raising up a son to succeed him and by making Jerusalem strong. 5 For David had done what was right in the eyes of the Lord and had not failed to keep any of the Lord’s commands all the days of his life—except in the case of Uriah the Hittite.
6 There was war between Abijah[g] and Jeroboam throughout Abijah’s lifetime. 7 As for the other events of Abijah’s reign, and all he did, are they not written in the book of the annals of the kings of Judah? There was war between Abijah and Jeroboam. 8 And Abijah rested with his ancestors and was buried in the City of David. And Asa his son succeeded him as king.
Asa King of Judah
9 In the twentieth year of Jeroboam king of Israel, Asa became king of Judah, 10 and he reigned in Jerusalem forty-one years. His grandmother’s name was Maakah daughter of Abishalom.
11 Asa did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, as his father David had done. 12 He expelled the male shrine prostitutes from the land and got rid of all the idols his ancestors had made. 13 He even deposed his grandmother Maakah from her position as queen mother, because she had made a repulsive image for the worship of Asherah. Asa cut it down and burned it in the Kidron Valley. 14 Although he did not remove the high places, Asa’s heart was fully committed to the Lord all his life. 15 He brought into the temple of the Lord the silver and gold and the articles that he and his father had dedicated.
16 There was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel throughout their reigns. 17 Baasha king of Israel went up against Judah and fortified Ramah to prevent anyone from leaving or entering the territory of Asa king of Judah.
18 Asa then took all the silver and gold that was left in the treasuries of the Lord’s temple and of his own palace. He entrusted it to his officials and sent them to Ben-Hadad son of Tabrimmon, the son of Hezion, the king of Aram, who was ruling in Damascus. 19 “Let there be a treaty between me and you,” he said, “as there was between my father and your father. See, I am sending you a gift of silver and gold. Now break your treaty with Baasha king of Israel so he will withdraw from me.”
20 Ben-Hadad agreed with King Asa and sent the commanders of his forces against the towns of Israel. He conquered Ijon, Dan, Abel Beth Maakah and all Kinnereth in addition to Naphtali. 21 When Baasha heard this, he stopped building Ramah and withdrew to Tirzah. 22 Then King Asa issued an order to all Judah—no one was exempt—and they carried away from Ramah the stones and timber Baasha had been using there. With them King Asa built up Geba in Benjamin, and also Mizpah.
23 As for all the other events of Asa’s reign, all his achievements, all he did and the cities he built, are they not written in the book of the annals of the kings of Judah? In his old age, however, his feet became diseased. 24 Then Asa rested with his ancestors and was buried with them in the city of his father David. And Jehoshaphat his son succeeded him as king.
Acts 10:1-23
Cornelius Calls for Peter
10 At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion in what was known as the Italian Regiment. 2 He and all his family were devout and God-fearing; he gave generously to those in need and prayed to God regularly. 3 One day at about three in the afternoon he had a vision. He distinctly saw an angel of God, who came to him and said, “Cornelius!”
4 Cornelius stared at him in fear. “What is it, Lord?” he asked.
The angel answered, “Your prayers and gifts to the poor have come up as a memorial offering before God. 5 Now send men to Joppa to bring back a man named Simon who is called Peter. 6 He is staying with Simon the tanner, whose house is by the sea.”
7 When the angel who spoke to him had gone, Cornelius called two of his servants and a devout soldier who was one of his attendants. 8 He told them everything that had happened and sent them to Joppa.
Peter’s Vision
9 About noon the following day as they were on their journey and approaching the city, Peter went up on the roof to pray. 10 He became hungry and wanted something to eat, and while the meal was being prepared, he fell into a trance. 11 He saw heaven opened and something like a large sheet being let down to earth by its four corners. 12 It contained all kinds of four-footed animals, as well as reptiles and birds. 13 Then a voice told him, “Get up, Peter. Kill and eat.”
14 “Surely not, Lord!” Peter replied. “I have never eaten anything impure or unclean.”
15 The voice spoke to him a second time, “Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.”
16 This happened three times, and immediately the sheet was taken back to heaven.
17 While Peter was wondering about the meaning of the vision, the men sent by Cornelius found out where Simon’s house was and stopped at the gate.18 They called out, asking if Simon who was known as Peter was staying there.
19 While Peter was still thinking about the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Simon, three[a] men are looking for you. 20 So get up and go downstairs. Do not hesitate to go with them, for I have sent them.”
21 Peter went down and said to the men, “I’m the one you’re looking for. Why have you come?”
22 The men replied, “We have come from Cornelius the centurion. He is a righteous and God-fearing man, who is respected by all the Jewish people. A holy angel told him to ask you to come to his house so that he could hear what you have to say.” 23 Then Peter invited the men into the house to be his guests.
Peter at Cornelius’s House
The next day Peter started out with them, and some of the believers from Joppa went along.
Psalm 133
A song of ascents. Of David.
1 How good and pleasant it is
when God’s people live together in unity!
2 It is like precious oil poured on the head,
running down on the beard,
running down on Aaron’s beard,
down on the collar of his robe.
3 It is as if the dew of Hermon
were falling on Mount Zion.
For there the Lord bestows his blessing,
even life forevermore.
Proverbs 17:7-8
7 Eloquent lips are unsuited to a godless fool—
how much worse lying lips to a ruler!
8 A bribe is seen as a charm by the one who gives it;
they think success will come at every turn.
📺 Watch Breaking: "Revelation 911" / (Upon Mankind Now)
📺 Watch Your Mission in God's Army: From the bestselling authors, Col. David Giammona and Troy Anderson
Revelation 911: How the Book of Revelation Intersects with Today’s Headlines
Contact Troy Anderson at troyanderson.writer@gmail.com
Direct line: 949-887-1511
Do you have a powerful message or story to share with the world? Let us help you bring it to life. Find out more at www.inspireliterary.com or contact founder, five-time #1 bestselling author Troy Anderson, at 949-887-1511 or troyanderson@inspireliterary.com.
Subscribe to our Revelation Watchers YouTube Channel @ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClMmQQDxxO5YyEMCrOfwFSA
🔔 Join the Revelation Watchers community today to gain access to exclusive insights on prophecy and Kingdom teachings. Subscribe for free to receive our newsletter, filled with valuable content. For just $5/month, the price of a cup of coffee, you can upgrade to a paid subscription and support our mission to share the truth and further the Kingdom of God.
Support our Kingdom Builder Fund, which fuels initiatives to spread the gospel and expand the Kingdom of God. You can also contribute to Troy Anderson’s evangelistic work through our platform. Together, let's embark on a journey of faith, knowledge, and fellowship as we illuminate the path forward and share the timeless truths of Revelation with the world.
In 2024, we are committed to expanding Revelation Watchers, and we need your assistance to make it happen! Your support helps us reach tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of people with the Good News of Jesus Christ. Consider subscribing, gifting subscriptions, purchasing our books, or joining the Giving Kingdom Builder Fund to support our work. Thank you for being part of the Revelation Watchers community. Feel free to share this post to spread the word. Thank you for reading Revelation Watchers.
Editor’s Note: Cultivating the habit of regular Bible reading stands as one of the most impactful practices you can embrace. Our carefully curated 365-day reading plan, adapted from Bible Gateway's "Bible in a Year: 365-Day Reading Plan,” is designed to immerse you in the richness of God's Word on a daily basis. Each day unfolds with a thoughtfully arranged selection, including an Old Testament passage, a New Testament passage, and a Psalm or Proverb. By following this plan, you'll experience the profound benefits that come with a consistent and intentional journey through Scripture over the course of a year. The version provided is New International Version (NIV). Thanks to some of our readers who suggested King James Version (KJV) and different versions. If you wish to read a different version, please click the link and switch to the version that resonates with you.
A Prayer for “Bible in a Year: 365-Day Reading Plan (06.15.2024)”
Dear Heavenly Father,
As we enter June 15, 2024, we continue to reflect on the ongoing progression of our journey with deep gratitude for the unity and commitment our community has demonstrated throughout our shared reading experience. As we press onward, our hearts remain steadfast in seeking your ongoing guidance and blessings.
Guide us deeper into your Word, nurturing spiritual growth and strengthening the bonds of fellowship among us. May our collective exploration continually reflect your magnificence and grace.
Grant us unwavering strength and resilience to stay steadfast on this path, and may your abundant blessings overflow into every facet of our lives and community.
In the precious name of Jesus, we pray.
Amen. 🙏📖✨