The Way

The closing verses of Ezekiel’s prophetic vision depict the perimeter and gates of a holy city — a vision often misread as architectural prophecy, but far richer in symbolic content when approached with inner eyes open. The final line is particularly striking: “And the name of the city from that time on shall be, The Lord is there.” (Ezekiel 48:35, BBE) Neville Goddard taught that the Bible is not a record of outer history , but a psychological drama occurring in the consciousness of the individual . When we read Ezekiel’s blueprint with this awareness — and apply the symbolic meanings of the Hebrew letters and numbers as outlined by S.L. MacGregor Mathers — we begin to see Ezekiel’s city not as a map of geography, but as a portrait of the awakened inner man . The City of the Self: Gates of Consciousness Ezekiel 48:30–34 describes twelve gates, each named for a tribe of Israel. In psychological symbolism, the twelve tribes represent twelve faculties of the mind — or as Ne...

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...

In Neville Goddard’s teachings, the Bible is not a historical record but a psychological pattern that teaches the individual to raise their assumptions about themselves , by using characters to personify aspects of the mind. Every key represents a quality of mind necessary for bringing the unseen into form.   Abraham , Jacob , Joseph , and Judah —are the founding fathers of the Law of Assumption, illustrating how to use cultivate the self and imagination to bring the unseen into reality. Each figure demonstrates a key aspect of imagining and embodying your desired state. They reveal the process of manifestation through qualities of Faith, Persistence, Imagination, and Praise. Symbolically aligned with the four Gospels, these figures teach the practical and spiritual steps necessary to assume, sustain, and realise your vision. ✦ Faith ( Abraham ) – Matthew Abraham is the father of faith—an inner conviction in the unseen promise. He sets out on a journey based purely...

Neville Goddard taught that the Bible is not a record of historical events, but a psychological drama— a symbolic revelation of states of consciousness . In this light, Ezekiel 4 is not a tale of a prophet performing strange acts, but a profound allegory about the inner processes of spiritual awakening and the discipline of the imagination . This chapter represents the symbolic drama of the divided self , and the way in which imaginal discipline, inner scrutiny, and the correction of belief must be undertaken to move from the old man (enslaved by outer appearances) to the awakened one (master of inner vision). Verses Ezekiel 4:1–3: Drawing and Besieging the City “Take a clay tablet, put it in front of you and draw the city of Jerusalem on it. Lay siege to it…” This introduces a profound psychological operation. The clay tablet symbolises the mind in its receptive, mouldable state—especially the subconscious, which receives impressions and gives form to them. Drawing the city of Je...

Ezekiel 37 presents a vision of restoration through the symbol of two sticks joined into one. Neville Goddard’s teachings reveal this as an inner process where divided states of consciousness unite through imagination and praise. The two sticks represent Judah , symbolising praise as the sovereign adoration expressed in the Song of Solomon, and Joseph , symbolising imagination through his biblical story of dreams and manifestation. When praise and imagination are joined, they create a creative force that brings forth fulfilment and unity. This article breaks down Ezekiel 37 with the Bible passages and a focused interpretation on praise (Judah) and imagination (Joseph). The Two Sticks Represent Judah (praise) and Joseph (imagination) Bible passage (Ezekiel 37:15-16, BBE): “The word of the Lord came to me, saying, ‘Take one stick, and write on it, For Judah and the sons of Israel who are with him; then take another stick and write on it, For Joseph, the stick of Ephraim, and for the ...

The Bible, when stripped of literalism, becomes the diary of consciousness—an intimate charting of the inner man’s rise from fragmentation to fullness. Neville Goddard taught that every character, valley, and breath in scripture is symbolic of a spiritual process happening within you. Ezekiel 37:1-14, often read as a vision of national restoration, is in truth a vivid allegory of personal resurrection—the reanimation of a lost or abandoned state of being through the power of imagination. When paired with Genesis 2:23 and Adam's statement regarding the creation of woman— “This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh” —we see not two isolated scriptures, but a single unfolding: the act of reclaiming and recognising the manifestation as coming from within oneself. This article walks through Ezekiel’s vision step by step, aligned with Neville’s principle that imagination is the only creative power. The bones are not strangers. They are fragments of you. And when you speak life o...

Neville Goddard taught that the Bible is an allegory of inner states of consciousness, where every character and event symbolises conditions of the mind and soul. Central to this is the “I Am,” the divine creative imagination within each person. In this light, the book of Ezekiel represents a self-correction for turning away one's true nature—the beloved creative self celebrated in the Song of Solomon. Ezekiel’s prophetic language exposes the inner conflict, judgment, and destruction that arise when the soul forgets or misuses its imaginative power. This contrasts with Song of Solomon, which expresses the joyful, intimate union of imagination fully aligned with the “I Am.” This article explores parallel imagery in Ezekiel and Song of Solomon, showing how Ezekiel’s language reveals the soul’s self-rebuke for unfaithfulness, while Song of Solomon celebrates the soul’s restored, loving union with its creative source. 1. Adornment: Ezekiel’s Endowment and Betrayal Ezekiel 16:13–15 ...

Ezekiel 17:1-10 seems puzzling at first glance, with its imagery of a great eagle, a vine, and a broken covenant. When understood through the lens of Neville Goddard's Law of Assumption , however, this passage takes on significance. Let’s break it down and see what lessons we can learn from this ancient text. The Riddle of Ezekiel 17:1-10 In the passage, the prophet Ezekiel presents a riddle involving a great eagle, a vine, and an unfolding story of broken promises and misplaced trust: The first eagle (symbolising the king of Babylon) takes a seed from a land (Judah), plants it in fertile soil, and it grows into a strong vine. However, the vine (Judah) then turns its roots toward the second eagle (Egypt), breaking its covenant with the first eagle. The vine fails to prosper because it seeks support from the second eagle, a symbol of conflicting assumptions or beliefs. In Neville Goddard's framework, these elements come to life as symbols of inner states of consci...

Crowns, often associated with royalty and authority, are powerful symbols in the Bible. While they are typically linked to kings and rulers, there’s a deeper meaning in the scriptural use of crowns that speaks to our own spiritual journey and creative power. When viewed through Neville Goddard’s teachings, the crown represents much more than an external piece of regalia—it’s a symbol of the authority we possess over our lives and the dominion we hold over our imaginations. In Neville’s interpretation, the Bible is not merely a collection of historical events, but a reflection of states of consciousness. Kings in the Bible, adorned with crowns, symbolise higher states of awareness and the cultivation of inner authority. Just as a king governs a kingdom, so too does the individual, through their imagination, govern their inner world and shape their external reality. Consider the crown of thorns worn by Jesus during the crucifixion. Neville would suggest that this crown represents the lim...

Ezekiel’s vision in Ezekiel 1:4-14, of the four living creatures can be understood, through Neville Goddard’s interpretation, as a kind of imaginal intercession—a symbolic condensation of the journey of consciousness . In the creation story, that is the first assumption , the appearance and movement of water, land and animals represent the imagination in action. Ezekiel's creatures is the same vision, but now featuring the concepts learned through the stories of the four fathers . It gathers the inner development of spiritual states represented by the patriarchs ( the foundational teachings of manifestation ) —faith in Abraham, persistence in Jacob, imagination in Joseph, and praise in Judah—and presents them as a single, living image. These creatures are not external beings but facets of the one divine imagination, the I AM , preparing to express itself more fully. What was once hidden within these early figures is now ready to take form as the four Gospels, each one revealing a d...

According to Neville Goddard’s teachings, the Bible is not a historical account but a psychological drama, mapping out the inner journey of man. Every character and event symbolises states of consciousness , and transformation begins the moment you assume a new state as true. Among these symbols, the lion and the beast reveal the inner dynamic between your assumed identity and your unawakened self. The Lion: Your Assumed State of Sovereignty The lion represents the state you must deliberately assume—the awakened imagination, fully aware of its creative power. This is the I AMness : adoring, assertive, and sovereign . When you assume this state, you no longer respond to appearances. You act from the knowing that your inner assumptions dictate your outer reality. The lion is not something to become—it's a state to occupy. When you say “I am,” and feel it to be true, you embody the lion’s nature. This is not about effort, but about acceptance. You live as though what you desire is a...

One of the mysterious and poetic images in the Bible appears in the Book of Ezekiel: “a wheel in the middle of a wheel” (Ezekiel 1:16). At first glance, this vision may seem abstract, mechanical, or even confusing. However, through the teachings of Neville Goddard, we uncover a deeply meaningful symbol of inner transformation, conscious movement , and the multi-layered nature of our imagination. The Vision: Ezekiel’s Wheels Ezekiel writes: “Their appearance and their work was as it were a wheel in the middle of a wheel.” — Ezekiel 1:16 This heavenly vision depicts complex, living wheels full of eyes, moving effortlessly in all directions without needing to turn in the usual way. Far from being a literal machine, Neville interprets this imagery as a symbol of the self-regulating, multidimensional movement of consciousness. Elohim: The Plural Majesty of Divine Consciousness To fully appreciate Ezekiel’s vision, we must consider the Hebrew name for God used throughout the Old Testame...

In the Book of Ezekiel, the prophet experiences a profound vision of four living creatures, each with four faces, four wings, and bodies resembling burning coals. Though complex and enigmatic, these creatures hold deep symbolic meaning when viewed through Neville Goddard's teachings on manifestation and consciousness. In Goddard’s framework, they represent the  four essential pillars of manifestation :  Faith ,  Persistence ,  Imagination , and  Praise . Introduction to the Symbolism: Ezekiel 1:1 Before we dive into the rich imagery of the creatures themselves, it’s important to understand the deeper context set by Ezekiel 1:1. This verse introduces us to the symbolic foundations of the vision: "Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, in the fifth day of the month, as I was among the captives by the river of Chebar, that the heavens were opened, and I saw visions of God."  (Ezekiel 1:1, KJV) Key Elements of the Introduction: The Thir...

In Neville Goddard's framework, the Bible is a symbolic text about the evolution of consciousness and the power of imagination. When interpreting Ezekiel 1, we see a vivid, multi-layered vision of divine revelation that aligns with Goddard's teachings on manifestation and spiritual awakening. The Opening of the Heavens: A Shift in Consciousness Ezekiel 1 begins with a powerful moment: the heavens are opened, and the prophet sees visions of God. From a Neville Goddard perspective, this represents the opening of the mind to higher consciousness and divine insight. The "heavens opening" is a symbol of spiritual awakening, where one begins to access the deeper power of imagination, the true creator within. When the heavens open in our own lives, it marks a pivotal shift from the ordinary to the extraordinary. It’s the beginning of understanding that our thoughts and beliefs have the power to shape our reality. The Four Creatures: Faith, Persistence, Imagination, and Prais...