The Way

In the Gospel of John, the symbolic relationship between Jesus and Mary Magdalene (derived from Miriam ) reveals a mystery of creation. Read through Neville Goddard’s understanding, Jesus symbolises the conscious mind — the active, directing principle, the “ I AM ” — while Mary Magdalene embodies the receptive, fertile aspect of being, the creative womb within us. This union echoes the mystery in Genesis 2:23, where woman is drawn from man , not to depict a physical event, but to reveal a metaphysical law: that all outer expressions (the " woman" ) arise from inner states (the "man" or conscious awareness). The outer world is your own assumption made flesh. Mary Magdalene at the Cross At the foot of the cross, Mary Magdalene remains faithful, standing as the unwavering witness to the death of the old state. "These things did the armed men do. Now by the side of the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister Mary, the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magda...

“They offered him wine to drink, mixed with gall, but when he tasted it, he would not drink it.” (Matthew 27:34, ESV) At the moment of greatest vulnerability,  Jesus —the awakened imagination—is offered a bitter drink: wine mixed with gall. The drink is tasted, but refused. This act is deeply symbolic. Bitter water appears throughout the Bible as a sign of "non-pleasantness" the antithesis to the psychological dwelling of Eden . Here, in this final offering, it represents the bitterness of the world , the disillusionment that threatens the inner vision. Neville Goddard teaches that Jesus represents  imagination in the action of saving   —the assumption , the inner knowing of "I AM." To drink this sour wine would mean accepting the narrative of despair, which is the foundational premise given as sin . But it is refused. The bitterness is acknowledged, but not absorbed. This is true mastery : the ability to face pain and limitation without becoming tainted by ...

"Put me as a sign on your heart, as a sign on your arm; love is strong as death, and wrath bitter as the underworld: its coals are coals of fire; violent are its flames." — Song of Solomon 8:6 Many fear the “ Mark of the Beast ” as a fearful, external sign. But when we look deeply at the Bible — especially through Neville Goddard’s Law of Assumption — we discover a profound spiritual truth: the biblical “mark” is the identification of negativity ready for its transformation to the law of Assumption . Cain’s Mark: The First Mark of Separation and Missing the Mark "And the Lord said to him, ‘No man who kills Cain shall be punished, but he shall be punished seven times more.’ Then Jehovah put a mark on Cain, so that no one who found him would kill him.” In Genesis 4, God places a mark (cross) on Cain after he sinned. This mark is often misunderstood as protection or punishment. Symbolically, Cain’s mark represents the human condition of mental misalignment — the state ...

When we explore the Bible through Neville Goddard’s teachings and the Law of Assumption, we see that it is not just a book of moral commandments but a psychological guide. Among all the events described in scripture, none is more vital than Jesus’s resurrection . While much is said of his crucifixion , it is his rising — his resurrection — that holds the true key to transformation. Fixing the idea: the necessary crucifixion The crucifixion is often viewed as a moment of sacrifice and suffering. In symbolic terms, it represents the fixing of an idea in consciousness — the moment you completely accept and “ nail ” your new assumption . You die to the old state, letting it fall away so that a new self can be born. However, this is only the preliminary act. The real creative power, according to the Law of Assumption, lies not in the nailing but in what follows . Rising as the triumph of assumption The resurrection represents the living realisation of the new state. It is the momen...

The entire Bible is written in a divine code — the Hebrew alphabet . Each letter is not merely a sound but a living symbol of consciousness and creation. Tav (ת): The Final Seal Numeric value: 400 Ancient shape: A simple cross or mark (×) Symbolism: Completion, sealing, mark, signature Tav is the final letter of the Hebrew alphabet . It represents the moment your inner assumption is fixed and steps into the world as fact — the culmination of the creative process. In Neville Goddard’s terms, Tav is the moment when “assumption hardens into fact.” It is your personal “It is finished.” Tav and the Number 40 Throughout the Bible, the number 40 is deeply symbolic of transformation, testing, and inner preparation : 40 days and nights of rain in Noah’s flood 40 years in the wilderness for Israel 40 days Moses spent on Mount Sinai 40 days Jesus fasted before beginning his ministry In each of these, 40 represents an inner gestation period , a time of reshaping...

The Foundational Symbol: Genesis 2:24 The entire mystery of creation is captured in one early verse: "Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh." Genesis 2:24 This verse symbolises more than human marriage . In mystical interpretation, this “ cleaving ” is the act of psychologically nailing an idea so completely in feeling that it must express outwardly . The same union reappears throughout the Bible, most vividly in the crucifixion. Crucifixion: Beyond Suffering The crucifixion of Jesus is often seen as a moment of suffering and sacrifice. Yet when interpreted mystically — especially through Neville Goddard’s teachings — it reveals a secret. In this light, the nails are not symbols of torture but keys to understanding how imagination fixes inner assumptions into reality. The Silent Nails: A Mystical Hint All four Gospels describe the crucifixion briefly and without detail: "They crucified him...

'Manifestation' can be deeply painful—not because it’s unnatural, but because it’s a natural awakening pushing against a mind that’s been trained to resist it. The moment you trust imagination as the source of reality, your subconscious—previously shaped by years of faith in the outer world—revolts. It doesn’t go quietly. It panics. It accuses. It drags you back toward “fact,” toward “evidence,” toward “reason.” Why? Because for so long, the outer world has been its master . “You must feel after him and assert that he is in you, even though your senses deny it.” — Neville Goddard, “He Is Dreaming Now” When you begin to imagine yourself as healthy, wealthy, or loved, while all around you says otherwise, you’re not just shifting thought—you’re crucifying the old man. “The crucifixion is the fixation of the new man to the cross of the old man. The cross is your own wonderful body.” — Neville Goddard, “The Mystery of Christ” That’s why it hurts. That’s why doubts, fears, an...

The crucifixion of Jesus is one of the most recognisable moments in the Bible. Traditionally presented as a Roman execution by means of a cross, it also appears—especially in Acts and the Epistles—as taking place on a tree . These are not merely interchangeable words. Each carries specific symbolic significance that opens up the inner psychological meaning of the event, especially when read through the Law of Assumption as taught by Neville Goddard. The Cross in the Gospels The four Gospels use the Greek word σταυρός ( stauros ) , meaning an upright stake or cross, to describe the instrument of execution. “He went out with his cross on him to the place which is named Dead Man’s Head (in Hebrew, Golgotha).” (John 19:17, BBE) “And they made one Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, go with them, to take his cross.” (Mark 15:21, BBE) Here the cross is represented as a physical object, but it also functions as a symbol: a structure upon which something is fixe...

When we view the Bible through Neville Goddard’s framework of the Law of Assumption , every event and character becomes a reflection of the mind’s power to shape reality through sustained belief and imagination. The crucifixion of Jesus, one of the most pivotal events in the Bible, represents the culmination of maintaining the assumption despite mounting opposition and external contradictions. In Neville’s teachings, the Law of Assumption states that to manifest a desired reality, one must assume the state of already having that which they desire, regardless of the present circumstances. The external world, with all its trials, doubts, and challenges, serves merely as resistance that must be overcome. The crucifixion is the ultimate metaphor for this process: the persistence in assuming a state of divinity, despite all external evidence to the contrary. Assumption Amidst Opposition: The Crown of Thorns and Mockery Throughout his life, Jesus maintained the assumption that he was the C...

The crucifixion of Jesus stands as one of the most profound and transformative symbols in the Bible. Traditionally viewed through the lens of sacrifice and redemption, this event, when interpreted through Neville Goddard’s framework of assumption, unveils a deeper spiritual concept: the creative power of imagination and the process of manifesting dconcept Neville teaches that the secret to manifesting anything lies in assuming the feeling of the wish fulfilled—living as though the desired state already exists within you. In this article, we explore how each of the four Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—depicts the crucifixion of Jesus and how these depictions align with Neville’s principle of assumption. We also draw connections to the forefathers of manifestation in the Bible—Abraham, Jacob, Joseph, and Judah —whose lives embody the qualities of faith, persistence, imagination, and praise. These figures reveal that the principle of assumption is not a modern novelty but an anci...

To read the Bible through the eyes of Neville Goddard is to awaken to a startling yet liberating truth: it is not a book of ancient history, but a psychological drama playing out in the mind of every individual. Golgotha, often described as the place where Jesus was crucified, is not a hill outside Jerusalem—it is your own skull . “The Place of the Skull” The name Golgotha literally translates to “the place of the skull,” and Neville draws our attention immediately to this symbolism. He teaches that all the events in Scripture unfold within the imagination, which he defines as God in man. The crucifixion is not an event to be mourned in the past but a process to be understood in the present. This is not about a man dying on a wooden cross two thousand years ago—it is about the fixation of a desire in consciousness, within the skull. “The drama of the crucifixion is the history of man’s imagination.” — Neville Goddard Crucifixion as Fixation According to Neville, to be crucifi...

In the realm of Neville Goddard’s teachings, symbols like the cross, the arrow, and the mark are not just metaphors; they are profound representations of the manifestation process. These symbols illustrate how our inner beliefs and assumptions intersect with the external world to create our reality. The Cross: Intersection of Inner Belief and Outer Reality The cross symbolises the point where our inner state of being—our beliefs, assumptions, and imagination—intersects with the external world. The vertical line represents our inner consciousness, while the horizontal line signifies the external manifestations of our thoughts. The cross, therefore, is the symbol of manifestation itself—the moment when our inner assumptions materialise in the physical world. The Arrow: Aiming with Focused Intention The arrow represents our focused intention or desire. In the process of manifestation, aiming the arrow symbolises directing our thoughts and beliefs toward a specific goal. The act of shootin...

In the drama of Jesus’ crucifixion, Pontius Pilate appears as a key figure—but one whose hands are curiously tied. Though he declares, “I find no fault in him” , he ultimately caves to the will of the crowd and authorises the execution. For those studying the Bible through Neville Goddard’s teachings, this detail is rich in symbolic meaning. Pilate represents the neutral law that governs manifestation. He does not act with moral conviction, but in mechanical response to pressure—just as life responds impersonally to our dominant assumptions . The Law of Assumption, as Neville taught, brings forth whatever is deeply impressed upon the subconscious, regardless of whether the conscious mind believes it should or shouldn’t happen. Though Jesus (the embodiment of I AM) stands before him innocent, Pilate does not intervene. Instead, he washes his hands, saying: “I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it.” (Matthew 27:24). This is not cowardice alone—it is the scriptur...

“Unless I be nailed upon this cross, I cannot rise.” – Neville Goddard In the traditional telling, the crucifixion of Jesus is a scene of suffering and sacrifice. Yet, in the symbolic language of Scripture—as interpreted by Neville Goddard—it represents something far more intimate and transformational: the fixation of an idea in imagination, the crucifying of a state until it lives. The Nail as the Symbol of Fixity A nail fastens, secures, binds. It does not allow movement, wavering, or retraction. And so it is with the spiritual nail. In the symbology of manifestation, the nail represents the conscious decision to affix an idea or assumption in the imagination until it becomes reality . Neville taught that man is God dreaming, and imagination is the medium through which God creates. When Jesus is nailed to the cross, it is not the death of a man, but the fixation of a divine idea. The cross is the human form—consciousness itself—and Jesus represents the ideal one seeks to embody. “...