The Way

Throughout the Bible, we occasionally meet a nameless boy or young man who appears without context, without dialogue, and often without explanation. These figures slip into the narrative just long enough to carry out a task or witness a pivotal moment—then vanish. At first glance, they seem incidental. But in light of symbolic interpretation—especially through the teachings of Neville Goddard—these silent figures may represent something far more powerful: the Benjamin archetype . Benjamin: The Youngest, the Hidden, the Beloved Benjamin is the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, and the only full brother of Joseph. He is born into sorrow—his mother dies in childbirth—and yet his name means “Son of the Right Hand,” a title full of power, intimacy, and favour. In symbolic terms, Benjamin represents the emerging new self —the delicate beginning of a transformation formed through desire and imagination. He is often silent in the narrative, and yet the drama turns around him: Joseph weeps...

In Scripture, young boys often appear at pivotal, yet mysterious, moments. They are not main characters—but they linger like shadows of something deeply spiritual. Benjamin is one such figure. Quiet, observant, and the last-born son of Jacob, he plays a crucial symbolic role in Genesis 44. Through Neville Goddard’s interpretative key, Benjamin represents the subconscious mind—innocent, receptive, and carrying the seed of manifestation. This article explores how Benjamin’s symbolism connects with two other enigmatic youths in the Bible: the boy who flees naked during Jesus' arrest ( Mark 14:51–52 ), and the young boy in 1 Samuel 20:35–40 , who is used as a messenger while Jonathan sends secret signs to David. What do these boys have in common? What hidden truth does their youth and silence reveal? Benjamin – The Receptive Subconscious As explored in Genesis 44, Benjamin is the unsuspecting carrier of Joseph’s silver cup—the vessel symbolic of creative power. He represen...

The story of David, Jonathan, and Saul is often told as a tale of friendship and political tension—but when viewed through the lens of Neville Goddard’s teachings , it becomes a profound allegory of manifestation , inner conflict , and the unfolding of spiritual identity. David: The Wish Fulfilled, Made Flesh David, the shepherd boy who rises to kingship, represents the assumed desire —the state of the wish fulfilled . At first, he exists on the margins, not yet accepted by the structures of power. This is exactly how a new self-concept begins: subtle, unnoticed, but divinely chosen. When you dare to assume something greater, you become like David— bold , unseen by the world , but already chosen by your imagination. His anointing signifies the moment your desire becomes real within, regardless of external appearances. Saul: The Old Self in Crisis Saul symbolises the old self , desperately clinging to control. Just as Saul becomes increasingly disturbed by David’s rise, so too do our li...

The account of Jesus’ arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane, particularly the mysterious moment when a young man flees and leaves behind a linen cloth, carries profound symbolic significance—especially when examined through the lens of Neville Goddard’s philosophy on manifestation. In this context, the story offers insight into the dynamics of imagination and how we often experience temporary disruptions during the manifestation process. In Neville’s teachings, Jesus represents the imagination , the creative power within us. Judas , however, symbolises the old self , the part of us that clings to limiting beliefs and opposing thoughts. The young man who flees and leaves behind a linen cloth serves as a symbol of the manifestation of our desires—sometimes temporarily lost or disrupted due to interference from the old self . Judas: The Old Self and Disruptive Thoughts In the Gospel of Mark, Judas’ betrayal marks a pivotal moment that leads to the arrest of Jesus. For Neville Godd...