The Way

The Bible as Psychological Drama The whole of the Bible is psychological drama, and the early chapters of Genesis are not primitive myth but carefully coded metaphysics. Every verse plants a seed of symbolic truth. When we reach Genesis 4:7, the word sin makes its first appearance—not as a list of taboos, but as something far more subtle and internal: ".. 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 . And Cain was angry and his face became sad. And the Lord said to Cain, Why are you angry ? and why is your face sad? If you do well, will you not have honour ? and if you do wrong, sin is waiting at the door, desiring to have you, but do not let it be your master. " (Genesis 4:4-7, BBE) This is not a scolding from a distant deity. It is a revelation of divine law. A message from awareness itself to the outer man - Cain. And it is here that the tr...

(featuring Judah: the embodiment of Praise, and David: the arrow in motion) It is no accident that the Bible uses archery language to define two key concepts of manifestation: praise and sin . This isn’t surprising when you understand that the Bible is deliberately symbolic —its stories are not historical records, but psychological instruction. Neville Goddard taught that the entire Scripture plays out in the mind of the individual, revealing how we bring forth what we are conscious of being. Praise ( yadah , in Hebrew) means to shoot , to throw , or to cast , especially as one shoots an arrow. Sin in Hebrew, the same idea is present: the word ḥāṭā’ (חָטָא), translated as “sin,” literally means to miss, to miss the mark, to fall short—an archer’s term for failing to hit the target Sin ( hamartia , in Greek) means to miss the mark . This is the precision of Scripture: praise is conscious assumption aimed true; sin is assumption scattered or misdirected. Judah: The State of Pr...

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 biblical story of 1 Samuel 20 , we encounter the tension between David and King Saul, and the unwavering faith of Jonathan, Saul’s son. When examined through the lens of Neville Goddard’s Law of Assumption , this passage becomes a rich metaphor for how our assumptions shape our reality. Here, we’ll break down this chapter passage by passage, revealing how Neville’s teachings on the power of assumption come to life in the biblical narrative. David’s Fear and Assumed Fate (1 Samuel 20:1-3) “David fled from Naioth in Ramah and went to Jonathan and asked, ‘What have I done? What is my crime? How have I wronged your father, that he is trying to take my life?’” In these opening verses, David is deeply troubled, seeking clarity from Jonathan. He believes that his life is in danger because of Saul’s anger, an assumption he has internalised and that shapes his perception of reality. Neville Goddard teaches that our assumptions form the foundation of our experiences. David’s fear of d...

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...

Forget the Chip Implants and Apocalyptic Nightmares—Let’s Talk About the Real Mark of the Beast: Your Thoughts The mark of the beast. It’s one of the Bible’s most dramatic and mysterious images, often associated with fire, brimstone, and some sort of impending doom. If you’re imagining a high-tech tattoo, a glowing barcode on your forehead, or even a conspiracy theory involving microchips, you’re not alone. But let’s step away from all the sci-fi and apocalyptic fear-mongering and take a fresh look at this symbol, free from literal interpretations. When viewed through Neville Goddard’s teachings, the "mark of the beast" is something far more personal—and far more empowering. The Beast's Mark: A Self-Inflicted Wound Neville Goddard didn’t view the mark of the beast as some sinister external stamp. Instead, he saw it as something deeply psychological: the self-inflicted wounds we make on our imagination. Our minds are powerful tools, designed to create the life we desire—bu...

In the Gospel of John, the story of Lazarus is often interpreted as a miraculous resurrection. But beneath the surface, this story holds profound symbolism for the state of human consciousness. It’s not merely a tale about a physical death and return to life; it is a powerful allegory about self-wounding and the importance of imagination in the process of spiritual and personal transformation. The Sleeping State Lazarus, in this story, is said to be “asleep”—not dead. Jesus himself clarifies this when he hears of Lazarus’s condition: “Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep.” — John 11:11 Neville Goddard teaches that Jesus represents the awakened imagination—the divine creative power within each of us. When Jesus speaks, it is imagination speaking: the eternal “I AM” in conscious action. Sleep, then, symbolises forgetfulness of this power. Lazarus represents a state of mind where a person is so entrenched in their own limitations, fears, and doub...

The story of Jonathan, David, and the boy with the arrows in 1 Samuel 20 offers profound insights into Neville Goddard’s teachings on manifestation. This pivotal scene speaks to the early stages of desire and how alignment between inner thoughts and outer actions brings about manifestation. The Boy: The Early Stages of Manifestation In 1 Samuel 20:35-37 , Jonathan sends a young boy to retrieve arrows after shooting them in the field. The boy is a symbol of the early stages of manifestation —innocent, vulnerable, and still developing. He represents the fragility of a desire in its infancy, a new intention that is still unfolding. Much like how a manifestation begins within the imagination, the boy’s task is simple, yet crucial. He may not fully understand the importance of the arrows he is retrieving, just as we often don’t see how the early stages of our desires are leading us to our desired outcomes. 1 Samuel 20:36 : “He said to his boy, ‘Run and find the arrows I shoot.’” This is ...

When viewed through Neville Goddard’s symbolic lens, the story of Cain and Abel goes beyond two historical brothers; it becomes a profound psychological allegory—the struggle between the outer man (Cain) and the prototype of imagination (Abel). It is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body. So it is written: "The first man Adam became a living being"; the last Adam (Christ) became a life-giving spirit. The spiritual did not come first, but the natural, and after that the spiritual. The first man was of the dust of the earth; the second man is of heaven.- Corinthians 15:44-47 (NIV): Abel as Imagination Abel’s offering is accepted because it stems from imagination—the divine inner creative faculty aligned with the unseen. Abel’s act represents the belief that what is real begins in the invisible world of imagination before manifesting in the material world. This reflects the power of imagination to shape r...

In today’s high-pressure world, words like sin often evoke guilt, fear, or rigid religious overtones. Yet, the Bible itself offers a profound psychological definition of sin—found explicitly in Genesis 4:7 and illustrated vividly in the story of Cain and Abel. Genesis 4:7 says: “If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door; its desire is for you, but you must rule over it.” This verse is key because it defines sin as a force waiting to be either resisted or indulged , accompanied by a call to master and govern it . The story of Cain and Abel dramatizes this spiritual principle: Cain’s failure to "do well"—to imagine and act honorably—allows sin to “crouch at the door,” leading to tragic consequences. This reveals sin not as mere wrongdoing or moral failure but as a choice in consciousness —a failure to master one's own imagination and inner creative power - "God said, Let Us make man in Our image". Neville...

In the world of Neville Goddard’s teachings, the Bible is far more than a collection of ancient texts — it’s a psychological blueprint for understanding the inner workings of the mind and the power of imagination. Each verse is not just a historical account but a metaphysical tool for transforming your reality. Today, we’ll explore Psalm 21:12 in the BBE (Bible in Basic English) translation and interpret it through Neville Goddard’s lens, all while reflecting on the concept of "missing the mark" (or sin). Psalm 21:12 – BBE Translation The verse from Psalm 21:12 in the BBE reads: "For you will make them turn their backs; you will make ready your bows against their faces." On the surface, this may seem like a poetic description of battle and triumph. But when viewed through Neville Goddard’s teachings, it takes on a deeper, symbolic meaning related to mental focus, imagination, and the power of directed thought. The Metaphysical Interpretation of Psalm 21:12 I...

In 1 Samuel 20:20 , Jonathan shoots arrows to communicate David's fate, a moment rich with symbolic meaning. Jonathan says: "And I will shoot three arrows on the side thereof, as though I shot at a mark." (1 Samuel 20:20) This seemingly simple act of shooting arrows holds profound significance in Neville Goddard's framework of manifestation. The arrows represent a powerful metaphor for how we direct our thoughts, emotions, and actions toward the fulfilment of our desires. Just as Jonathan aims his arrows, we too must align our consciousness with our desired outcome, consistently aiming toward our goal with focused intent. Aiming Toward the Mark: The Power of Focus The concept of “missing the mark” (which in Hebrew translates to sin ) is about deviation from our vision—when our thoughts and actions stray from the goal. However, the act of shooting arrows toward the target represents focus , and even if we haven’t yet “hit” the mark, it signifies that we are comm...

In Ezekiel 9, the prophet sees a striking vision: a man clothed in linen, equipped with a writing kit, is commanded by God to go through Jerusalem and  place a mark on the foreheads  of those who “sigh and cry” over the abominations committed within the city. Those without the mark are handed over to destruction. When interpreted through the teachings of  Neville Goddard , this passage sheds its historical weight and becomes a deeply psychological drama—a reflection of the  awakening of the individual soul  from material consciousness to divine imagination. Jerusalem as the Mind For Neville,  Jerusalem symbolises the mind or consciousness —not a city of stone, but the inner world of man. The abominations happening within are symbolic of  corrupt states of thought : fear, lack, dependency on the outer world, and forgetfulness of the creative power within. Those who “sigh and cry” are not external mourners, but inner aspects of the self that  long f...