The Way

In the Book of Joshua, the land of Canaan is divided among the twelve tribes of Israel. On the surface, it appears to be a matter of boundaries and geography. But to the awakened soul—the one Neville Goddard taught to read Scripture as spiritual psychology—this moment marks a pivotal shift: the ordering of the inner man . The “Promised Land” is consciousness. And the division of that land symbolises assigning specific aspects of yourself to support your chosen state of being . When Joshua (the awakened “I AM”) divides the land, it is not bureaucracy—it is the spiritual discipline of assumption . Each Tribe as a Faculty of the Soul Below is a symbolic interpretation of each tribe’s allotment—how Neville might see each one as representing a distinct inner function : 1. Judah – Praise (Southern Allotment) Judah receives the first and largest portion. Symbolically, this faculty is praise —the vibration of thankfulness and assumption already fulfilled. Praise is foundational; it sust...

The twelve tribes of Israel are more than names in a genealogy—they’re symbolic faculties of mind. Each name, with its Hebrew meaning, maps a unique aspect of spiritual consciousness that plays a role in your inner transformation. Later, these tribes find their divine echo in the twelve disciples of Jesus. The shift from tribe to disciple is not merely generational—it’s spiritual: a movement from potential to purpose, from scattered awareness to focused embodiment. This is a journey through the Law of Assumption, where what you inwardly accept as true shapes your outer world. 1. Reuben – “Behold, a Son” Meaning: Perception / Awareness Function: The ability to perceive a new identity. This is the first spark— I can be different . Law of Assumption: All change begins with a shift in perception. You see yourself as you desire to be. Disciple Parallel: Peter – the rock, the first to “see” and proclaim. 2. Simeon – “Hearing” Meaning: Inner Attention / Obedience Function: ...

When reading the Bible with a symbolic or metaphysical eye, one might wonder about the significance of the many tribal names that end in "-ite"—such as Moabites, Ammonites, Canaanites, and others. In the literal reading, these are names of ethnic groups or regions. However, in the framework offered by Neville Goddard, these tribes take on rich inner meaning as symbols of the states of consciousness we must either transcend or transform on our journey of spiritual awakening. What Does the "-ite" Mean? The suffix "-ite" comes from the Hebrew ending "-i," which denotes "of" or "belonging to." Thus: Moabites = people of Moab (descendants of Lot's son Moab) Ammonites = people of Ammon (descendants of Lot's other son, Ben-Ammi) Canaanites = people of Canaan (a geographic region and ancestral name) In essence, these names point to those who belong to a particular mindset or inner world. The battles with these...

In the mystical teachings of Neville Goddard, the Bible is not history—it is psychological allegory. Every story, every character, and every birth represents a spiritual function within us, unfolding in the inner theatre of imagination. The act of bringing forth sons throughout the Bible symbolises the emergence of new states of consciousness—assumptions made alive—each shaping our experience from within. Nowhere is this more potent than in the birth of the 12 tribes of Israel. Through Neville’s teaching, these tribes are not literal men or nations, but the offspring of conscious assumption impressed upon the receptive subconscious—each one a manifested expression of the I AM. Their mothers (Leah, Rachel, Zilpah, and Bilhah) represent different aspects of the subconscious mind, through which these states are made flesh. Let’s journey through the sons of Jacob, whose Hebrew names reveal deeper meaning, and reinterpret them as faculties of awareness within your own imagination. The circ...

According to Neville Goddard, the 12 tribes of Israel and the 12 disciples of Jesus are indeed parallel symbols. Both represent different aspects of human consciousness, and both serve as allegories for spiritual growth and the awakening of the individual to their divine creative potential. 1. The Twelve Tribes of Israel: Aspects of Consciousness In Neville's teachings, the 12 tribes of Israel symbolize different faculties or aspects of the human mind and consciousness . These twelve tribes represent the full spectrum of human experience—our thoughts, feelings, beliefs, desires, and imagination. Just as the tribes of Israel came together to form a unified nation, these aspects of consciousness must come together to form a coherent, focused will capable of manifesting one’s desires. The tribes represent various qualities that need to be harmonized within the individual to achieve spiritual transformation and realize the potential of the divine within. 2. The Twelve Disciples: As...