The Way

Judges 9 opens with a pattern of declaration from Abimelech to his mother’s family: "Remember also that I am your bone and your flesh." (Judges 9:2) This is a deliberate echo of Adam’s words in Genesis 2:23 when he beholds the woman : "This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man." In Genesis, this is the poetry of union — the conscious and the subconscious coming together, the self recognising itself in its other half . It leads to the next verse, Genesis 2:24, where man “ cleaves ” to his wife and they become one flesh. But in Judges 9, the same phrase is twisted. Here, the appeal to kinship becomes a political move — a manipulation to gain power. What was once a statement of unity in love is now a tool of self-interest. From Garden to Thorns After seizing kingship through bloodshed, Abimelech’s reign is framed by Jotham’s parable of the trees (Judges 9:7–15). In it, the trees seek a ...

“To the woman he said, I will greatly increase your pain in childbirth: in pain you will give birth to children; still your desire will be for your husband, and he will be your master.” — Genesis 3:16 This verse, when viewed symbolically through the spiritual psychology found throughout Scripture, reveals something deeper than a pronouncement upon women . It speaks of the pain experienced when the creative power of the mind—symbolised by woman—is joined to falsehood . The sorrow is not divine punishment, but the anguish of birthing states of consciousness that deny the truth of “ I AM .” The Woman as Creative Embodiment “This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman…” (Genesis 2:23) The woman, drawn out of man, represents the subconscious mind as the creative womb —the power that gives form to assumption . She is not a separate being but the embodiment of the inner man’s belief . To name her “Woman” is not to label, but to call into being —to dec...

In Luke 18:1–8, Jesus tells a parable to teach persistent prayer and faith that does not lose heart. Beneath the surface, it reveals a deeper spiritual truth about the state of the feminine mind —the receptive, imaginative aspect—when it is unmarried, uncleaved, and unloved . The Widow: An Unmarried, Unloved Aspect of Mind A widow is more than a woman without a husband; symbolically, she represents the feminine aspect of the mind —the subconscious or receptive imagination—that has been cut off, uncleaved, and unloved by the conscious “ I AM .” She knows desire but lacks the deliberate identity to claim it, standing alone and seeking justice—a plea for recognition and reunion. The Judge: Detached Moral Authority The judge , “who neither feared God nor regarded man ,” symbolizes detached, impersonal moral authority —the evaluative consciousness associated with the tree of knowledge of good and evi l . This authority is indifferent, ruling without love or compassion. Persiste...

For centuries, Matthew 5:27–30 has been quoted to condemn sexual desire, particularly in the form of lust toward women. Jesus’ words, “You have heard it said... but I say to you,” are often used to intensify moral judgment rather than to reveal spiritual understanding. This passage, like much of scripture, speaks not of bodily sin but of the inner workings of the mind—of the fragmentation of consciousness and the urgent need to unify it. “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. And if your right hand causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into hell.” (Matthew 5:27–30) At fi...

The account of Abraham selecting a wife for Isaac is more than a historical narrative. Within a psychological and metaphysical framework — particularly as understood through Neville Goddard’s teachings — it outlines a process of assumption : one that involves faith, imagination, feeling, and divine law working in harmony. This isn’t a story about romance. It is a symbolic account of how the mind must bind itself to the correct inner state in order to bring forth what has been promised. Abraham as the Initiating Authority of Faith Abraham represents the source of faith — the part of the self that sets the foundation for assumption. He embodies the understanding that “whatever you assume to be true becomes your reality.” In the story, Abraham directs the process with clear intention, ensuring the mind binds itself to what is aligned and lawful. Psychologically, this shows that conscious assumption must not unite with just any emotional state . It must be joined to one that is lawful, ...

Genesis 34, in a story similar to Amnon and Tamar , the story of Dinah has long been viewed as a tragic narrative of violation and vengeance. But when read through Neville Goddard’s psychological approach, it reveals a powerful inner drama — not of outer violence, but of mental guardianship and the fierce protection of one’s purest desires. Dinah: The Pure Movement of Desire Dinah (meaning judged or vindicated ) symbolises the innocent emergence of a new desire or assumption within the soul. She is the feminine projection of the I AM, echoing Genesis 2:23 , where woman is drawn out of man — the inner movement drawn out of pure being. "Now Dinah, the daughter whom Leah had by Jacob, went out to see the daughters of that country." (Genesis 34:1, BBE) Her journey "to see the daughters of the land" represents the curiosity and openness of the imagination as it explores new states and possibilities. Shechem: The Threat of Sense-Reasoning Shechem (meaning shoulder ...

In Genesis 2:23, the “ woman ” is described as “bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh,” revealing that every outward condition is born from the inner self. Neville Goddard taught that this is not a story about literal creation but a psychological law: the outer world (the “ woman ”) is drawn from and reflects the inner state (the “ man ,” the conscious awareness of being ). In this light, Miriam — sister of Moses and Aaron — symbolises the outer expression of our inner resistance. She is the embodiment of a state that has emerged from within but now stands in opposition to further transformation. Miriam represents the part of ourselves that takes shape from our assumptions but then becomes fixed, resisting new directions from our conscious "Moses." Miriam’s Challenge to Moses "And Miriam and Aaron said against Moses because of the woman whom he had taken; for he had taken a Cushite woman." (Numbers 12:1, BBE) Here, Miriam questions Moses’ authority and his unio...

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...

At the cross, in one of the most intimate moments recorded in Scripture, Jesus declares: " Woman , behold thy son!" (John 19:26) Traditionally seen as a simple gesture of earthly care, this phrase holds a much deeper symbolic meaning when interpreted correctly as the law of Assumption. It reveals the transformation of states, the movement from old attachments to a fully embraced new identity, and the true nature of spiritual resurrection. The Mother and the Pattern of Old Attachments In this moment, Jesus’s mother represents the familiar pattern of "mother and father" mentioned in Genesis 2:24: "Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh." Spiritually, "father and mother" symbolise our old states, old habits, and inherited emotional patterns — all the ideas and attachments we previously identified with. They form the background conditioning that keeps us tied to past id...

In Neville Goddard’s teachings, the Bible is not a historical record but a map of your mind. Every story shows how your conscious thoughts and your imagination work together to shape reality. One of the symbols hiding the connection between this union is the  veil . The Veil in the Temple The veil in Solomon’s Temple (2 Chronicles 3:14) separated the Holy Place from the Holy of Holies. Neville explained that the temple is your body, and the veil is the mental barrier between your conscious self and imagination. When Jesus dies, the veil tears from top to bottom (Matthew 27:51). This moment symbolises the end of separation — the realisation that imagination is divine, creative, and one with your conscious assumptions. Woman as the Symbol of Imagination In Genesis 2:23, woman is called “bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh,” showing she manifests from man's  self-perception. Genesis 2:24 says, “Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and shall cleave unto his ...

The story of Ruth and Boaz is often seen as a simple love story, but it also symbolises a deep inner process of creation. In Neville Goddard’s interpretation, Boaz represents the conscious mind (“ I AM ”), and Ruth symbolises the imaginative mind . Together, they show the reader how assumption and acceptance produce new reality. Ruth: The Imaginative Mind, Open and Trusting “Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.” — Genesis 2:24 Ruth chooses to leave her old life behind and follow Naomi to Bethlehem . This shows the imaginative mind turning away from old states and preparing to receive a new direction. The story of Ruth and Boaz is a enactment of the foundational verse of love - Genesis 2:24 When she says, "Your God shall be my God," she signals her willingness to take on a new identity. Like the bride in the Song of Solomon who declares, "My beloved is mine, and I AM his," Ruth quietl...

Foolishness and folly are major themes in Proverbs and throughout the Bible, yet they are often misunderstood. Sin and foolishness go hand in hand in the bible. Many think foolishness is simply lack of intelligence or common sense. In Neville Goddard’s reading, however, true foolishness is ignorance of imagination — the only real power that shapes your life. Most people think reason and logic run their lives, but the Bible shows imagination is the ruling power. An example of foolishness appears in the story of Nabal . The Clamorous Woman: Inner Resistance Proverbs 9:13–18 introduces the "clamorous woman": "The foolish woman is full of noise; she is simple, and has no sense. Seated at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the town, crying out to those who go by, who go straight on their way, saying, Whoever is simple, let him come in here: and to him who has no sense, she says, Stolen waters are sweet, and bread secretly eaten is pleasing. But he does n...

The Bible is a psychological pattern detailing the gradual implementation of the Law of Assumption. From Genesis to Revelation, it unfolds as a chronological journey of consciousness, showing the minds evolution from blind effort and outer dependence to full mastery of imagination and inner conviction. This timeline reveals not just stories, but the hidden steps of transformation each of us must walk to realise that “I AM” is the true source of all creation. The Law of Assumption: Bible Timeline A psychological journey from effort to effortless creation, as told through Scripture Job Man searches for God in suffering. Realises: “I AM” is within. (Job 1–42) Elohim “God” is plural — a symbol of the many imaginative powers within us. Everything that follows, every character and story is conceived from imagining  (Gen 1) Creation “Let there be…” shows that thought becomes form. (Gen 1) Adam & Eve The fall represents forgetting imagination as source. Union of thought (...

When we look deeply into the Bible and Hebrew symbolism, the process of " ask, believe, receive " isn’t merely a surface teaching — it’s hidden in a rich network of symbols, including the camel. In the Mathers table of Hebrew Letter correspondences , the letter Gimel (ג) corresponds to the number 3 and is symbolised by the camel (גמל, gamal) . Far more than an animal of transport, the camel embodies the idea of carrying the unseen substance of faith across the wilderness , acting as a bridge between your inner assumption and its outer fulfilment. Camels are famous for storing water , enabling them to cross deserts without apparent struggle. In spiritual symbolism, water represents faith, emotional nourishment, and the life-force that sustains your assumption . This mirrors Genesis 2:6: "But there went up a mist from the earth, and watered the whole face of the ground." Here, the mist symbolises the subconscious rising up to nurture the seed of your desire — the...

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...

For centuries, people have debated the question: Is Jesus truly God? While many approach this from a literal, historical perspective, there is a deeper and more eye opening way to understand it — one that reveals profound psychological and spiritual concepts. Through the Law of Assumption , as taught by Neville Goddard, we discover that Jesus is not an external figure to be worshipped but a personification of imagination and assumption in action. This answer begins in the very first chapters of Genesis - the foundational book the biblical narrative is built upon. The Creative Power of 'I AM' in Genesis Genesis opens with the majestic statement: "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." The word translated as "God" is "Elohim," a plural form suggesting a unified creative force rather than a distant individual deity. We read that "the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters ." Symbolically, waters represent ...

In the Bible, the story of Hannah, the mother of Samuel, is a profound illustration of the power of imagination and how faith, assumption, and feeling can bring desires into physical reality . This story aligns perfectly with Neville Goddard’s teaching that imagination is the creative force behind manifestation. Genesis 2:23 and the Calling of Woman as the Subconscious Womb To deepen our understanding, we begin with Genesis 2:23 , where Adam declares: “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.” The phrase “ she shall be called Woman ” here is more than a simple naming; it is a calling forth —a declaration of her essential function and destiny within consciousness. Woman is called to be the receptive power, the creative womb within the mind that gives form to the desires conceived by Man . She emerges not just as a label but as a vital, active force of creation. In Neville Goddard’s framework, this Woman symbol...

The passage in 1 Corinthians 11 is often reduced to debates about headscarves and gender roles — but when read symbolically, as Neville Goddard taught, it reveals something far deeper. This isn’t a lesson in outward modesty; it’s a coded map of how the conscious and subconscious work together under the Law of Assumption. Each line speaks to the structure of your inner world — awareness, imagination, assumption, and manifestation — and how these forces interact to bring your reality into being. This symbolic structure is first defined in Genesis 1:27 : "So God made man in his image, in the image of God he made him: male and female he made them." In Neville’s framework, “male and female” are not physical genders, but psychological polarities — conscious and subconscious, both present in every individual. The conscious (male) is the chooser; the subconscious (female) is the acceptor and bringer forth. 1 Corinthians 11 reaffirms this ancient pattern, reminding us that manifesta...