The Risen King Reigns!: Jesus takes His Rightful Place as King! (Episode 2)

Send a prayer. Jesus didn’t only rise from the grave—He ascended and took His rightful place as King. In this episode of From the Well to the World (series: The Risen King Reigns), Pastor Dee and Bernie explore the power and purpose of the Ascension. Drawing from Acts 1, Psalm 110, and key New Testament promises, they unpack why the Ascension matters: Jesus has all authority right now, the powers of darkness have been disarmed, and our King is not distant—He intercedes for us from the throne. You’ll also hear practical encouragement for everyday life: how Christ’s enthronement frees us from living defeated, from carrying the burden of control, and from striving in our own strength—and how the Holy Spirit empowers us to walk with the reigning King. Close with a heartfelt invitation to surrender afresh to Jesus, our risen and enthroned Lord.  Scripture UsedActs 1:9–11 — Jesus is lifted up and taken by a cloud (the Ascension).Psalm 110:1 — “Sit at my right hand…until I make your enemies your footstool.”Matthew 28:18 — Jesus has “all authority…in heaven and on earth.”Colossians 2:15 — The powers of darkness are disarmed through Christ’s victory.Ephesians 2:6 — We are raised up and “seated…with him” in the heavenly places.John 16:7 — It is better that Jesus go away so the Helper (the Holy Spirit) comes.ResourcesEvans, Anthony T. Who Is This King of Glory?: Experiencing the Fullness of Christ’s Work in Our Lives. Chicago: Moody Press, 1999.Levering, Matthew. Engaging the Doctrine of Jesus (and Mary): A Traditional, Historical-Critical, and Mariological Christology. New York, NY: Cascade Books, 2025.Ovey, M. “Ascension [and Heavenly Session of Christ].” In New Dictionary of Theology: Historical and Systematic, edited by Martin Davie et al., 67. London; Downers Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity Press; InterVarsity Press, 2016.Schreiner, Patrick. The Ascension of Christ: Recovering a Neglected Doctrine. Edited by Michael F. Bird. Snapshots. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2020.Evans, Anthony T. Who Is This King of Glory?: Experiencing the Fullness of Christ’s Work in Our Lives. Chicago: Moody Press, 1999. 106.Levering, Matthew. Engaging the Doctrine of Jesus (and Mary): A Traditional, Historical-Critical, and Mariological Christology. New York, NY: Cascade Books, 2025.Ovey, M. “Ascension [and Heavenly Session of Christ].” In New Dictionary of Theology: Historical and Systematic, edited by Martin Davie et al., 67. London; Downers Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity Press; InterVarsity Press, 2016.Schreiner, Patrick. The Ascension of Christ: Recovering a Neglected Doctrine. Edited by Michael F. Bird. Snapshots. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2020. 89.Thomas, Gary. Holy Available: What If Holiness Is about More Than What We Don’t Do? Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2009.https://www.buzzsprout.com/2532509