these commentary notes are not G-d’s inspired words, but are the thoughts of the commentator(s). You will note that these commentary notes refer to numerous other Messianic Scriptures to refer to for further study and understanding.  

Ok, now let’s go look at Isaiah 53:8 and see how it relates to “Messiah shall be cut off” and it says:

“For He was ^bcut off from the land of the living; For the transgressions of My people He was stricken.”

Now notice the cross references on the right for Isaiah 53:8 and you will see that you are then directed to other verses for still further depth of meaning in Matthew, Luke, and back to Daniel 9:26.

So when we say that when you read something to make sure it is not taken out of context from the WHOLE of G-d’s Word, you can now see how with some time and enjoyable effort, even a novice can do this.

The idea of studying a topic in the bible is to understand the topic from G-d’s point of view. Usually, one or two scriptures won’t do it.  The more ways you study the topic, with an open mind, the more you will get G-d’s Word into you, so that what comes out of you is more of G-d, and less of your own opinion.

Let me repeat that:

The more ways you study the topic, with an open mind, the more you will get G-d’s Word into you, so that what comes out of you is more of G-d, and less of your own opinion.

Once you have done this it’s time to meditate on and discuss with G-d how this topic is to impact your life.

Ask yourself these questions:

Does it illuminate a sin in my life?

By learning from it and choosing to heed it, can I act in a more positive way in my life?

How will it bring me closer to You G-d?

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