The Way

Jesus declared, "The kingdom of God is within you" (Luke 17:21). According to Neville Goddard, this kingdom is not a distant realm to reach after death nor a reward for moral striving. It is a present, living reality — the creative power of your own imagination. The Law of Assumption reveals that this inner kingdom is entered whenever you dare to assume the feeling of your wish fulfilled . It is not about passively waiting for a miracle but about claiming your desired state boldly, as though it were already true. When you choose to live from the end — to feel yourself already in possession of your goal — you move from seeking to being. In that moment, you occupy the kingdom. You act as a divine creator rather than a passive observer. In this light, the kingdom of God is not about place, but about state. It is the inner realm where all possibilities exist and from which all manifestations flow. The Hebrew word Elohim (Strong’s H430), often translated "God," also ...

Interpreting the Bible’s Parables about Vineyards, Vines, and Grapes through Neville Goddard’s Teachings  reveals a deep connection to imagination, consciousness, and the power of belief. Evoking the Garden of Eden and the Song of Solomon , the symbolism of vines often relates the unfolding of a person’s self-perception . Here's an overview of the key parables that involve vineyards and how Neville might interpret them: The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1–16) In this parable, Jesus tells of a vineyard owner who hires workers at different times of the day, yet pays them all the same wage. This is often understood as a story about grace, but from Neville’s perspective, it speaks to the principle of assumption and how everyone has access to the creative power of imagination. The vineyard is the field of consciousness, where we plant the seeds of our thoughts (our assumptions). The workers represent individuals at various stages of awareness or understandin...

Timnah is a significant place mentioned several times in the Bible. Its Hebrew meaning is generally understood as “portion” or “allotted share.” This simple word carries weight when viewed through the lens of Neville Goddard’s Law of Assumption . In this article, we will explore each biblical mention of Timnah as a psychological place and uncover how these stories reveal a process of consciously claiming your desired state. Judah Goes to Timnah (Genesis 38) In Genesis 38, Judah travels to Timnah to shear his sheep. While there, his daughter-in-law Tamar disguises herself and becomes pregnant by him . Tamar later gives birth to Perez, whose name means “breakthrough,” and Zerah, meaning “rising light.” Interpretation: Judah’s journey to Timnah symbolises praise—his name means “praise”—moving deliberately to claim its portion, the new state he wishes to occupy. Tamar represents the receptive imaginative mind, ready to receive the seed of the new assumption. The conception of Perez...

The Bible is not a record of historical events—it is a coded psychological manual. Its symbolic structure is too intricate and consistent across books, genres, centuries, and authors to be accidental. The Mather's table of Hebrew alphabet and number Correspondences is integral to understanding scripture. Scripture’s narrative guides us back to the mind’s original paradise , teaching through rich symbolism. The Number 40: The Interval of Transformation This number appears repeatedly throughout the Law, Prophets, and Gospels, always marking a threshold between an old and new state of consciousness: Noah’s flood lasted 40 days (Genesis 7:12) Moses spent 40 years in Egypt, 40 years in Midian, and 40 years leading Israel The Israelites wandered 40 years in the wilderness (Numbers 14:33–34) Elijah fasted for 40 days on Mount Horeb (1 Kings 19:8) Jesus fasted for 40 days (Matthew 4:2) The Number 12: Cosmic Order and Divine Governance Twelve recurs as a symbol of d...

In Neville Goddard’s teachings , the Bible is a psychological drama — every character and nation symbolises states of consciousness rather than external people or events. One striking example is Moab , whose meaning unfolds powerfully when seen through Neville’s Law of Assumption. The Meaning of Moab The name Moab (Hebrew: מואב) means “from father” ( mo-ab ). Neville explained that Hebrew letters and roots reveal deeper psychological principles: ‘ Mem ’ represents water or the creative womb (mother), and ‘Ab’ means father. Thus, Moab embodies the union of mother and father — but crucially, it represents a state that arises when one fails to truly leave old mental patterns. Lot and Moab’s Origins — Genesis 19 After the destruction of Sodom , Lot’s eldest daughter bears a son by her father and names him Moab. Lot himself symbolises a backward-looking state of mind ( Reuben is another example) — he famously hesitated and his wife looked back, turning into a pillar of salt. This lo...

In Neville Goddard’s teaching, the Bible is not a record of historical events but a psychological blueprint — a symbolic account of the inner workings of consciousness . Every character and incident plays out not in the world, but within you. When read in this light, the story of Abraham , Lot, and Lot’s daughters becomes a striking revelation of how assumptions shape experience — and how the mind divides and re-integrates itself in the process of transformation. Abraham and Lot: A Division Within You Abraham represents the awakened imagination — the self that walks by faith, not by sight. Lot, by contrast, symbolises the outer man — the part of you still tied to appearances, logic, and the five senses. When Abraham and Lot part ways in Genesis 13 , it isn't merely a geographic move — it’s an internal separation. The imaginal self must break from the reactive self if it is to dwell in the unseen. Lot “lifts up his eyes” and chooses the fertile plains of Jordan — a decision gr...

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 moment ...

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 story of Sodom and Gomorrah in the Bible is often misinterpreted as a tale of divine punishment for immorality, particularly targeting the LGBTQ+ community. However, seen through Neville Goddard’s understanding of consciousness and imagination, the story becomes a profound metaphor for the transformation of the inner self. At its heart is the revelation of creative power—and the initial resistance to it. The narrative symbolises the burning away of old, fixed beliefs and the emergence of a new way of thinking, one that aligns with creative freedom and delight in the imagination. The Discovery of Manifestation: Abraham and Sarah as States of Awareness Abraham and Sarah represent symbolic states of consciousness within the individual. They are not historical figures but inner postures—states that wrestle with belief, imagination, and the limits imposed by reason or experience. The biblical promise that Abraham will become the father of many nations is a metaphor for the birth of expa...

Interpreting Genesis through Neville Goddard’s Law of Assumption In the Bible, names are never accidental—they mark internal states, spiritual awakenings, and psychological transitions. One such name is Beer-lahai-roi , first appearing in Genesis 16 , and it is rich with symbolic meaning when interpreted through the Law of Assumption, as taught by Neville Goddard. Meaning and Location Beer-lahai-roi (בְּאֵר לַחַי רֹאִי) means: “The well of the Living One who sees me” Or more intimately: “The well of vision and life” It appears in three moments in Genesis: When Hagar names the well after being seen by God in the wilderness. When Isaac returns from this well just before meeting Rebekah. When Isaac dwells there after Abraham’s death. Each instance symbolises a shift in inner awareness—an encounter with the divine within . 1. Hagar and the Well: Awareness in Despair (Genesis 16:14) Hagar, a servant cast out and pregnant, flees into the wilderness. She feels unseen...

The Bible often refers to a “land flowing with milk and honey,” evoking imagery of luscious abundance and effortless provision. Yet, under the surface of this poetic phrase lies something far more profound than physical geography. According to Neville Goddard, this land symbolises a state of consciousness — an inner realisation of divine creativity and spiritual fulfilment. Milk and Honey: Symbols of Imaginative Abundance In Neville’s interpretation, milk and honey represent the dual qualities of nourishment and pleasure that imagination brings. Milk is sustaining; honey is sweet. Together, they point to a flow of creative energy — the kind of internal richness that, once accessed, overflows naturally into one’s outer world. The land that “flows” with these gifts is not found on any map — it’s the awakened imagination, aligned with desire and expectation. “I have come down to deliver them... to a land flowing with milk and honey.” This moment signals the divine descent into human a...

The Book of Genesis is often read as a historical origin story—but in the teachings of Neville Goddard, it is something far more powerful. It is the story of you . Genesis symbolically charts the evolution of consciousness —from the emergence of the creative power within (what Goddard calls imagination), to the unfolding of its expression through faith, struggle, and eventual dominion. Each figure— Adam, Eve, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, and Judah —represents a stage in the development of this inner spiritual faculty. These are not distant patriarchs, but inner characters in the story of your awakening. Creation: The Introduction of Creative Power “In the beginning God created…” marks the beginning of awareness. This is the emergence of the I AM —consciousness itself. In Neville’s words: “The Bible is not history, it is your biography.” Creation symbolises the ordering of chaos through the directed power of thought. Light, land, and life represent the stages by which t...

Carmel in the Bible is never simply geography. Whether mountain, city, or metaphor, Carmel appears as a cultivated high place—both literal and symbolic. It carries the scent of Eden, the fruitfulness of divine intimacy, and the majesty of conscious dominion. To explore Carmel is to walk between the wild longing of the Song of Solomon and the spiritual yearning for Edenic restoration. This is the garden of the awakened soul. Carmel and Eden: The Spiritual Terrain of Desire The word Carmel (Hebrew: Karmel ) means “garden land” or “fruitful field.” From the beginning, this evokes the Garden of Eden , a realm of divine communion and delight. In Eden, the soul walked with the Divine in the cool of the day. Eden wasn’t lost because of mere disobedience—it was lost when conscious union was broken. Carmel, then, symbolises the return to cultivated consciousness —where fruitfulness is restored not through effort, but intimacy. Where Eden was sealed, Carmel grows again, this time within...

The Israelites’ journey through the wilderness after leaving Egypt is more than history—it mirrors our own inner spiritual landscape. According to Neville Goddard, the Bible’s wilderness stories symbolise the flow and drought of our creative imagination, the living water that shapes our reality. He says sharp words to the sea and makes it dry, drying up all the rivers: Bashan is feeble, and Carmel, and the flower of Lebanon is without strength. - Nahum 1:4 When we grumble, doubt, or live in lack, we block the flow of imagination, drying up the wellspring that sustains our dreams and faith. Let’s explore key Bible stories illustrating this truth and how to restore that flow. 1. Marah: Bitter Water from Complaints “Then they came to Marah, but the water there was bitter; so the Israelites could not drink it. ‘Why are you complaining to me?’ Moses asked the Israelites. ‘Why do you put the Lord to the test?’” — Exodus 15:23-24 (NIV) After crossing the Red Sea, the first test appears: bi...

The Bible is not a historical document or religious text—it is a coded psychological drama, a spiritual map detailing the evolution of human consciousness,  dressed  up as history. Through stories, genealogies , architecture , and names, the Bible reveals how “ I AM ” —the divine sense of self—unfolds across inner states of being. In this guide, we’ll walk through the core features of that symbolic terrain, especially as interpreted through the mystical teachings of Neville Goddard. 1. The Bible as a Spiritual Allegory Neville Goddard taught that the Bible is not secular history but divine psychology. Every character, city, nation, and object symbolises states within you. The Bible describes not events that happened thousands of years ago, but eternal processes happening within the soul. “The Bible is your autobiography, written symbolically.” – Neville Goddard 2. The Central Narrative: From Forgetfulness to Fulfilment The Biblical arc begins with man forgetting his divine o...