161. HE RULES THE WORLD (Revelation 1:4-6)

HE RULES THE WORLD | Revelation 1:4–6 | THE PRODCASTHost: Pastor Kendall LankfordText: Revelation 1:4–6EPISODE SUMMARYLast episode, we discovered that Revelation begins with a benediction. This episode shows us why. The blessing of Revelation isn’t abstract—it’s rooted in the throne. In the risen Christ. In the fact that Jesus Christ has already been enthroned as the ruler of the kings of the earth.This isn’t decorative theology. It’s a declaration of war. And today, Pastor Kendall Lankford walks verse by verse through Revelation 1:4–6 to reveal the trinitarian thunder behind this greeting and the King who reigns over every corner of creation.Revelation doesn’t point to a delayed kingdom. It proclaims a present King. If you’re tired of limp-wristed eschatology, loser theology, and Christian fatalism—this episode is for you. Come see what it means to belong to a Kingdom that cannot be shaken.WHAT YOU’LL LEARN1. Why Revelation 1:4–6 is a coronation, not a countdown2. How Jesus is Prophet, Priest, and King—right now3. Why the sevenfold Spirit shows the Church is the new temple4. What the Trinity's authorship means for your courage5. How the kingship of Christ transforms every realm of life6. What it means to live as a kingdom of priests7. How Revelation destroys escapist theology and calls you to buildKEY SCRIPTURES1. Revelation 1:4–6 – “Jesus Christ... the ruler of the kings of the earth”2. Revelation 1:3 – “Blessed is the one who reads aloud… hears… and keeps…”3. Daniel 2:35 – The stone that becomes a mountain4. Isaiah 9:7 – “Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end”5. Revelation 11:15 – “He shall reign forever and ever”6. Matthew 28:18 – “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me”7. Hebrews 12:28 – “We are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken”8. 1 Corinthians 15:25 – “He must reign until He puts all enemies under His feet”QUOTES FROM THE SHOW“Revelation is not a survival manual—it’s a coronation announcement.”“You are not called to escape the world. You are called to transform it.”“If you think Revelation is about evacuation, you’ll live like a coward. But if you see it’s about conquest, you’ll live like a son of the King.”“The Church is not dying. She’s rising. She’s reigning. She’s roaring with resurrection fire.”“He doesn’t need a millennial permission slip. The crown is already on His head.”TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Welcome & Recap: Revelation 1:304:10 – The Blessing Leads to the King07:00 – Part 1: A Royal Context (First-century chaos and coronation)16:25 – Part 2: A Royal Slave (John in exile)22:40 – Part 3: A Royal Sender (The Triune God)38:20 – Part 4: The Royal Point (Christ reigns now)58:00 – Final Charge: Build, Rule, TransformSUPPORT THE MISSIONShop: www.prodthesheep.comJoin: youtube.com/@kendalllankford/joinShare the episode. Spread the truth. Build the Kingdom.VISIT THE SHEPHERD'S CHURCH10 Jean Ave, Chelmsford, MA 01824Sunday School at 9:00 AMLord’s Day Worship at 10:00 AMcontact@theshepherds.churchwww.theshepherds.churchSTAY CONNECTEDFacebook: @Kendall.W.LankfordTwitter/X: @KendallLankfordInstagram: @theshepherdschurchTikTok: @reformed_pastorFINAL THOUGHTThe war is not waiting to begin. It has already been won.The King is not waiting to rule. He is already reigning.And the Church is not hiding. She is advancing.Revelation is not about secrets. It’s about sovereignty.It’s not about retreat. It’s about reign.Take the scroll. Eat it. Proclaim it. Live it.Because the blessing still stands—and the King already reigns.