by Pastor David Joseph Cosma,
Central Baptist Church, Ft. Walton Beach, FL

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Text: Gen. 20:3 "...thou art but a dead man..."

Introduction:

In this message we will learn some valuable lessons and truth for emphasis from some Dead Men Walking.

Some Dead Men Walking...

I. The Man in the Garden (Adam)

A. Adam was dead spiritually after he disobeyed God's command. (Gen. 2:17 - "...in the day...thou shalt surely die.")

B. All born of Adam are dead spiritually until the new birth. (Eph. 2:1; I Cor. 2:14)

C. Emphasis: The whole human race walks around spiritually dead, yet they think they are alive!

II. The Old Man Abraham (Romans 4:16-21)

A. Abram, "against hope believed in hope" (v. 18).

B. Abram, not weak in faith, considered NOT his DEAD body, nor Sarah's DEAD womb (v. 19).

C. Emphasis: God can accomplish great things with great faith.

III. The Man at Elisha's Tomb (2 Kings 13:20-21)

A. Elisha died and was buried in his tomb - (v. 20a).

B. The Moabites invade the land while a man is being buried - (v. 20b)

C. Grave diggers ditch corpse in Elisha's tomb which revives upon touching Elisha's bones! (v. 21)

D. Emphasis: The life lived in the power of God still blesses after death!

IV. The New Man in Christ...

A. Must reckon himself dead (Rom. 6:11; 1, 2).

B. Be mortified in the flesh to lusts (Col. 3:1-11).

C. Emphasis: The Christian who is dead to sin is truly alive to God!

V. The Men in the Valley

A. Ezekiel prophesies to the dry bones and they live! (Ezek. 37:1-14).

B. God promised to revive His ancient people Israel and bless them!

C. Emphasis: God isn't finished with Israel, though dead now.

VI. The Men at the Resurrection to Judgment

A. Dead in the graves will be resurrected to face the Great White Throne Judgment! (John 5:28-29).

B. Those born once will die twice; those born twice may NEVER DIE! (Rev. 20:12-15).

C. Emphasis: These "dead men" walking will be cast into the lake of fire, having rejected the Lord of glory.

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