The Way

In Luke 20:27–40, the Sadducees approach Jesus with a curious question designed to mock the idea of resurrection. They describe a woman who was married to seven brothers in succession, each dying without leaving her a child. Finally, they ask: “In the resurrection, whose wife will she be?” Jesus replies with a profound spiritual insight: “They which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world… neither marry, nor are given in marriage… for they are equal unto the angels.” Neville Goddard, known for interpreting Scripture as symbolic instruction for psychological transformation, invites us to see beyond the literal narrative. It's not a riddle when it's interpreted psychologically. To Neville, this is not about earthly marriage but about the inner union of awareness and the subconscious mind — the true creative marriage at the heart of spiritual awakening. The Archetypal Union in Genesis Genesis 1:26 describes the creation of man in the image and likeness of God. Th...

In 1 Samuel 16, Saul—the reigning king and symbol of the current dominant perception or "man"—sends for David: “Then said Saul to Jesse, ‘Send me your son David , which is with the sheep .’” (1 Samuel 16:11) “And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, ‘Let David stand before me; for he hath found favour in my sight .’” (1 Samuel 16:22) At a glance, these verses describe a historical event. Yet beneath the surface, they echo a profound psychological and spiritual concept about consciousness, alignment, and manifestation—mirroring the symbolic drama first revealed in Genesis 4:4-7. God’s Pleasure in Abel’s Offering and Saul’s Favour toward David In Genesis 4, we read: “And Abel gave an offering of the young lambs of his flock and of their fat. And the Lord was pleased with Abel’s offering; But in Cain and his offering he had no pleasure .” (Genesis 4:4-5, BBE) God’s pleasure in Abel’s offering signals alignment between the inner imaginative state and divine order—Abel’s offering ...

The Bible, when read through Neville Goddard’s Law of Assumption, reveals itself not as a record of external events but as a psychological map for inner transformation. Central to this is the recurring symbol of water, first introduced in Genesis 1:2: “And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.” Water represents the formless, receptive subconscious mind — the vast deep from which all creation is born. Just as the Spirit moved upon the waters to bring forth light and order, so our imagination moves upon the subconscious to shape and give life to new states of being. The Flood: A Deluge of New Assumption In the story of Noah (Genesis 6–9), the flood is often seen as divine wrath and judgment. Yet, in Neville’s understanding, it symbolises a mental and spiritual cleansing — a flood of new assumptions washing away old, limiting beliefs. Noah represents the unwavering aspect of mind that clings to a chosen state despite external evidence. His ark (container of the mind) i...

When most people hear " forgive seventy times seven," they imagine a moral command to endlessly pardon others. But according to Neville Goddard, the Bible is not a book of ethics — it is a psychological manual showing you how to shape your reality through assumption. Who Is the "Brother"? In Matthew 18, Peter asks: "Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?" Psychologically, "your brother" is not an external person. It represents the old, limiting states within yourself — the persistent thoughts, doubts, and feelings that contradict your chosen desire. Each time a contradictory state arises, you are invited to " forgive " it — meaning you release it and return to your wish fulfilled. The story of Joseph and his brothers in Genesis primarily teaches this. The Numbers: 7 and 70 Jesus replies: "I do not say to you up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven." In Hebrew sy...

One of the great misunderstandings of the Bible is that it’s a historical or moral record. But as Neville Goddard taught, it is psychological symbolism — a spiritual autobiography — describing the movement of states within consciousness . And crucially, every major moment in the Bible is rooted in the symbolic definitions first set out in Genesis . ⚑ Genesis is not just the beginning of the Bible — it is the blueprint. Every character, miracle, and shift in identity draws its meaning from the inner laws established in those early chapters. One of the most foundational verses is: “For this cause will a man go away from his father and his mother and be joined to his wife; and they will be one flesh.” (Genesis 2:24, BBE) This is not merely about physical marriage . It symbolises the inner process of psychological assumption . To “leave father and mother” is to detach from the assumptions and beliefs you inherited — and to “ cleave to your wife ” is to consciously join yourself ...

The repeated echoes between Ezekiel’s prophecies and Jesus’ ministry, particularly their shared emphasis on shepherds, sheep, and divine care — suggest that the Bible is not simply a record of historical events, but a psychological narrative. These parallels reveal a deeper symbolic thread, where each shepherd, each lost sheep, and each act of gathering points inward to the soul’s journey and the transformation of consciousness . According to Neville Goddard’s Psychological Interpretation Across Scripture, the imagery of shepherds and sheep symbolises the relationship between awareness (the shepherd) and its assumptions (the flock). In Ezekiel 34 , God condemns the false shepherds of Israel and promises a true Shepherd — a prophecy echoed by Jesus in the New Testament when He instructs, “Feed my sheep.” Neville Goddard reads these passages not as literal history but as symbolic of how consciousness guides imagination toward fulfilment. Ezekiel 34 — False Shepherds and the Promis...

The Gospel of John is often described as the most mystical of the four, filled with imagery and symbolism that echo the ancient prophecies of Isaiah. But these echoes are more than mere fulfilments of scripture—they represent inner states of consciousness unfolding through imaginative realisation. Drawing from Neville Goddard’s teachings on the Law of Assumption, this comparison highlights key parallels between Isaiah and John not just as textual correspondences, but as stages in the spiritual awakening of the individual. Each passage reveals how divine manifestation begins with an inner shift—a voice, a light, a silent surrender—and culminates in the outward expression of an assumed truth. 1. The Forerunner: “A voice crying in the wilderness” Isaiah 40:3 “A voice cries: ‘In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God.’” John 1:23 “He said, ‘I am the voice of one crying out in the wilderness, “Make straight the way of the Lord,...

The Bible’s most layered passages offer more than historical or religious narratives—they unveil symbolic blueprints for inner transformation. Genesis 1, Matthew 3:16–17, and Song of Solomon 2:14 each employ parallel symbols—spirit, water, voice, dove, and rock—to reveal the divine movement of imagination from formless potential into conscious form. This is the primal movement of “I AM”—the awareness of being—and the stirring of self within the hidden deep. These scriptures are not separate episodes, but poetic echoes: each one sings a verse of the same eternal truth. 1. Genesis 1:1–20 The Foundational Symbol: Spirit over the Formless Deep “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.” —Genesis 1:1–2 “And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth…” —...

“Then the man said, ‘This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called Woman, for she was taken out of Man.’” —Genesis 2:23 “That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.” —Genesis 2:24 The stories of Rebekah and Rachel, each meeting their future husbands at a well, are profound enactments of the spiritual union celebrated throughout the Bible. This sacred joining is the heartbeat of the Song of Solomon—the timeless poetic dance of bride and bridegroom , symbolising the soul’s yearning for and fulfilment in divine union. Wells and Rivers: Sources of Life, Abundance, and Spiritual Encounter The river that goes out to water the garden is called Abundance. It is the source that flows from the two trees. These waters nourish and feed many wells —among them the very wells where Rebekah and Rachel first appear. Such places are steeped in symbolism as sources of life, refreshment, and revelation. In an...

The Song of Solomon is a poetic celebration of love, longing and union—imagery that finds its fulfilment in the life and work of Jesus as recorded in the Gospels. When read allegorically, its motifs foreshadow key aspects of Christ’s ministry. Below, we explore eight profound parallels that reveal how the Song’s poetic scenes come alive in the New Testament narrative. 1. The Well of Living Water Song of Songs 4:15 “A garden fountain, a well of living water, and flowing streams from Lebanon.” Gospel Fulfilment: At the well of Sychar, Jesus offers the Samaritan woman “living water” that wells up to eternal life (John 4:10–14). The Song’s well imagery—symbolising the soul’s imaginative source—finds its external fulfilment as Jesus pours divine life into every thirsty heart. 2. “Arise, My Love, and Come Away” Song of Songs 2:10 “My beloved speaks and says to me: ‘Arise, my love, my beautiful one, and come away.’” Gospel Fulfilment: Jesus repeatedly calls individuals to leave their old...

Here is a symbolic interpretation of Peter the Rock and Jesus as the Living Water in relation to Moses striking the rock in Exodus 17 , viewed through Neville Goddard’s framework—where the Old Testament outlines the psychological blueprint, and the New Testament fulfils it through awakened spiritual awareness. Exodus 17: The Rock Struck in the Wilderness In Exodus 17 , the Israelites—newly freed from Egypt—wander a barren wilderness. They thirst, not merely for physical water, but for inner assurance, sustenance, and faith. Moses , symbolising awakened yet tested consciousness, strikes the rock , and water flows forth. The rock represents the hardened, externalised world of fact—the fixed beliefs and perceived limits of reality. The water , by contrast, symbolises imagination —fluid, creative, and life-giving, yet here, trapped within form. Moses striking the rock with his rod symbolises the act of focused faith confronting rigid appearances—revealing the latent power of i...

According to Neville Goddard’s Framework of Imagination and the Law of Assumption Throughout Scripture, “hearing” signifies more than the physical sense—it is the inner reception of the creative Word, the very seed of manifestation in your imagination. In Neville’s system, nothing becomes real until it is first assumed and heard inwardly. Thus, hearing is the first step in the law of assumption: you must accept a new state in imagination before it can appear in your outer world. The Continuum of Hearing: A Thread Running Through the Bible Every name and story associated with hearing maps a stage in the unfolding of consciousness through imagination. As you move from Samuel to Shammah, you trace the journey from first assumption to the fixing of that assumption as reality. Samuel – “God Has Heard” Samuel’s name and story represent the awakening of imagination. When he says, “Speak, Lord, for your servant hears,” he enacts the law of assumption’s opening act: inner stillness and willingn...

Neville Goddard’s interpretation of the Bible focuses on the idea that the characters and stories are not to be understood literally, but rather as symbols of deeper spiritual truths. One of the most profound and significant parallels in the Bible that Neville often highlighted is the comparison between Adam (from the Old Testament) and Christ (from the New Testament). In Neville's view, these two figures represent two distinct aspects of human consciousness: the fall into self-consciousness and the awakening to divine consciousness . Understanding these parallels can provide powerful insights into our own spiritual journey and the transformative power of imagination. 1. Adam: The Fall into Duality and Self-Consciousness In the traditional Biblical narrative, Adam represents the first man , who, alongside Eve, is created in the image of God. However, Adam’s decision to eat from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil signifies a fall from innocence into self-consciousne...