Repositioned for the Kingdom

Repositioned: place in a different position; adjust or alter the position of

1. Repent

Matthew 3:1–2 KJV 1900

In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

2. Restore

Acts 1:6 ESV

So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?”

Acts 1:7 ESV

He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority.

Acts 1:8 ESV

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”

3. Re-posture

Acts 3:2 NIV

Now a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those going into the temple courts.

Acts 3:3 NIV

When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money.

Acts 3:4 NIV

Peter looked straight at him, as did John. Then Peter said, “Look at us!”

Acts 3:5 NIV

So the man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from them.

Acts 3:6 ESV

But Peter said, “I have no silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk!”

Acts 3:7 ESV

And he took him by the right hand and raised him up, and immediately his feet and ankles were made strong.

4. Reclaim

retrieve or recover (something previously lost, given, or paid); obtain the return of

1 Samuel 30:8 KJV 1900

And David inquired at the Lord, saying, Shall I pursue after this troop? shall I overtake them? And he answered him, Pursue: for thou shalt surely overtake them, and without fail recover all.