The Way

Throughout the Bible, patterns emerge: time and again, Israel “ did evil in the sight of the LORD .” This phrase signals a state of spiritual misalignment — a failure to maintain conscious connection with the creative power symbolised by God . From the perspective of Neville Goddard’s teachings, this pattern reveals a deep truth about the nature of assumption and manifestation: The Power of Assumption When we make an assumption — a mental acceptance or belief about reality — we set into motion the creative forces of imagination. The Bible symbolises this as Israel aligning with God’s will. The “good” periods, when Israel is faithful, correspond to the mind firmly holding an assumption in belief. The Wandering Mind and the Fall into ‘Evil’ Yet, the recurring biblical phrase “Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD” shows how often the mind wanders. The reader or practitioner experiences a similar phenomenon: after assuming a new reality, doubts creep in, attention shifts, and ...

In Neville Goddard’s teaching, the Bible is not a record of external history, but a psychological drama in which every character, place, and event symbolises states of consciousness. One of the most revealing examples is Moab — a nation that, throughout Scripture, stands in tension with Israel. In the language of states, Moab is not “out there” but a condition in us, born when the old self is not truly left behind. The Name and Meaning of Moab The name Moab (Hebrew: מואב) means from father ( mo-ab ). In Hebrew symbolism , the first syllable mo (from the letter Mem ) evokes water, the womb, or the creative mother; Ab means father. Moab therefore carries the idea of the union of mother and father. Yet in the biblical narrative, Moab’s origin is not from a new, free union, but from one bound to the past. Genesis 2:24 declares: “Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.” Spiritually understood, this is the law...

Israel isn’t just a place or a nation. The Bible is psychological symbolism— dressed up as history—that turns parts of your mind into people and stories to teach you how your inner world works. According to Neville Goddard, Israel is not a literal nation or geographical location but a symbol of consciousness —specifically, consciousness awareness of self within each individual. Israel as the Formation of Consciousness Awareness  Israel represents the formation of thoughts that begin to support the “ I AM ” assumption (Exodus 3:14)—the deep inner knowing that you are the creative source of your reality. The name Israel means “One who struggles with God ” or “God prevails” — from the Hebrew Sara (to struggle) and El (God). The story of Sarah’s laughter in Genesis marks the first emergence of this new assumption bringing joy and creative pleasure. Despite her old age and doubt, Sarah’s surprise at the promise of a child symbolises the birth of faith in the impossible—a key momen...