The Way

The story of the plagues is not about a divine temper tantrum or cosmic punishment. It is a vivid symbolic account of what happens internally when the heart resists the truth of imagination. Pharaoh is not a villain in a history book — he is the mind in its stubbornness , refusing to release the enslaved thoughts (Israel) into their higher expression. Each plague is a reflection of internal disorder. They do not come from without, but from within — signs of a mind at war with its own higher knowing. Genesis 1:26 says, “ Let us make man in our image, after our likeness .” But Pharaoh, symbolising Egypt or the lower mind, refuses to acknowledge that image. He clings to appearances, to the belief in separation, powerlessness, and reaction. When man denies his divine image — that he is imagination itself, the creative power — he begins to fracture internally. As Genesis 4:7 warns, “Sin lies at the door. And unto you shall be his desire, and you shall rule over him .” Sin, as Neville ...

In Neville Goddard’s interpretation of scripture, names are never arbitrary. They function as psychological markers , revealing the states of consciousness at play in the soul’s journey of awakening. Two recurring syllables— “El” and “Bal” —stand out in this symbolic narrative, encoding either the alignment with divine power or the entanglement in illusion and misbelief . “El”: The Seal of Divine Awareness The suffix or inclusion of “El” in biblical names points to Elohim —the creative power of God , which Neville taught is none other than your own imagination . When a name includes “El,” it signals a state of consciousness in harmony with divine authority, spiritual clarity, or inner strength. In this understanding, names such as: Israel — “He who rules as God” Emmanuel — “God with us” Elijah — “My God is Yahweh” Gabriel — “God is my strength” …are not historical references. They symbolise inner states of awareness in which the “ I AM ” is consciously assumed and e...

The story of Elijah and Ahab in the book of 1 Kings 18 offers a powerful narrative of inner conflict, the importance of assumption, and the manifestation of desires. When interpreted through the teachings of Neville Goddard, it becomes a striking example of how imagination, faith, and persistence lead to the fulfillment of our desires. In this post, we will explore key verses from 1 Kings 18, applying Neville’s interpretation to reveal deeper insights into the creative power of the mind. 1 Kings 18:1-2 – The Lord Sends Elijah to Ahab “After a long time, in the third year, the word of the Lord came to Elijah: ‘Go and present yourself to Ahab, and I will send rain on the land.’ So Elijah went to present himself to Ahab.” Neville Goddard Interpretation: In this passage, the "word of the Lord" represents the inner guidance of imagination—the "Word" within us that directs us toward our desires. The "word" can be understood as the assumption we make about wha...

When reading the Bible through the teachings of Neville Goddard, it becomes clear that the scriptures aren’t chronicling ancient history or describing external deities—they're psychological dramas, symbolic narratives playing out within the mind of the individual. One of the most misrepresented symbols in this inner journey is Baal . Often associated with pagan idolatry and later conflated with Satan, Baal has long been misunderstood. But Neville offered a transformative interpretation that strips away superstition and brings clarity to this ancient symbol. To Neville, Baal is not an external idol or demonic figure—it represents any belief in an external cause . Whenever you assume that something outside of you—be it money, circumstance, another person, or even fate—is responsible for the condition of your life, you are, symbolically, worshipping Baal. It is the core of what he calls “idol worship”: looking to the world of effects rather than acknowledging the only true cause— ...

Ezekiel 23 is one of the Bible’s most vivid and challenging chapters, depicting the sexual misconduct of two sisters—Oholah and Oholibah—through intense and unsettling metaphors. At first glance, the graphic imagery of “flesh like asses” and “issue like horses” (Ezekiel 23:20) can seem crude or shocking when interpreted literally. Yet, when understood through the psychological and spiritual framework taught by Neville Goddard, this story unfolds as a allegory about the misuse of the mind’s creative power and the divided nature of consciousness. Two Tents: Outer and Inner Mind In the original biblical context, Oholah represents Samaria and Oholibah Jerusalem . But Neville’s teachings encourage us to see them as symbolic states of mind. Oholah , meaning “ Her Tent ,” signifies the outer mind —the surface consciousness that places its faith and identity in external powers, such as political alliances, material success, or public approval. This mind “plays the harlot” by worshipping the...