The Way

In the brief but potent story of Rhoda in Acts 12, we find a deeply symbolic parable about consciousness — a parable Neville Goddard would have seen as a psychological drama of faith, doubt, and the unfolding of desire. But to fully grasp its richness, we must weave together layers of biblical symbolism: the door that stands between doubt and belief, the dynamic between man and woman as consciousness and subconscious, and the blossoming rose that is the visible fruit of unseen inner work. Acts 12: Rhoda at the Door — The Moment of Recognition and Hesitation Peter has been miraculously freed from prison, and when he arrives at the door of the house where believers pray for him, Rhoda is the one who hears his voice. She recognises him but runs away to tell the others rather than opening the door immediately. The believers inside doubt her claim, thinking she’s mistaken or that it’s an angel, until the door is opened and Peter stands before them, free. Neville would interpret Peter as ...

Genesis 34, in a story similar to Amnon and Tamar , the story of Dinah has long been viewed as a tragic narrative of violation and vengeance. But when read through Neville Goddard’s psychological approach, it reveals a powerful inner drama — not of outer violence, but of mental guardianship and the fierce protection of one’s purest desires. Dinah: The Pure Movement of Desire Dinah (meaning judged or vindicated ) symbolises the innocent emergence of a new desire or assumption within the soul. She is the feminine projection of the I AM, echoing Genesis 2:23 , where woman is drawn out of man — the inner movement drawn out of pure being. "Now Dinah, the daughter whom Leah had by Jacob, went out to see the daughters of that country." (Genesis 34:1, BBE) Her journey "to see the daughters of the land" represents the curiosity and openness of the imagination as it explores new states and possibilities. Shechem: The Threat of Sense-Reasoning Shechem (meaning shoulder ...

In Genesis 2:23, the “ woman ” is described as “bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh,” revealing that every outward condition is born from the inner self. Neville Goddard taught that this is not a story about literal creation but a psychological law: the outer world (the “ woman ”) is drawn from and reflects the inner state (the “ man ,” the conscious awareness of being ). In this light, Miriam — sister of Moses and Aaron — symbolises the outer expression of our inner resistance. She is the embodiment of a state that has emerged from within but now stands in opposition to further transformation. Miriam represents the part of ourselves that takes shape from our assumptions but then becomes fixed, resisting new directions from our conscious "Moses." Miriam’s Challenge to Moses "And Miriam and Aaron said against Moses because of the woman whom he had taken; for he had taken a Cushite woman." (Numbers 12:1, BBE) Here, Miriam questions Moses’ authority and his unio...

At the cross, in one of the most intimate moments recorded in Scripture, Jesus declares: " Woman , behold thy son!" (John 19:26) Traditionally seen as a simple gesture of earthly care, this phrase holds a much deeper symbolic meaning when interpreted correctly as the law of Assumption. It reveals the transformation of states, the movement from old attachments to a fully embraced new identity, and the true nature of spiritual resurrection. The Mother and the Pattern of Old Attachments In this moment, Jesus’s mother represents the familiar pattern of "mother and father" mentioned in Genesis 2:24: "Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh." Spiritually, "father and mother" symbolise our old states, old habits, and inherited emotional patterns — all the ideas and attachments we previously identified with. They form the background conditioning that keeps us tied to past id...

The story of Ruth and Boaz is often seen as a simple love story, but it also symbolises a deep inner process of creation. In Neville Goddard’s interpretation, Boaz represents the conscious mind (“ I AM ”), and Ruth symbolises the imaginative mind . Together, they show the reader how assumption and acceptance produce new reality. Ruth: The Imaginative Mind, Open and Trusting “Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.” — Genesis 2:24 Ruth chooses to leave her old life behind and follow Naomi to Bethlehem . This shows the imaginative mind turning away from old states and preparing to receive a new direction. The story of Ruth and Boaz is a enactment of the foundational verse of love - Genesis 2:24 When she says, "Your God shall be my God," she signals her willingness to take on a new identity. Like the bride in the Song of Solomon who declares, "My beloved is mine, and I AM his," Ruth quietl...

Foolishness and folly are major themes in Proverbs and throughout the Bible, yet they are often misunderstood. Sin and foolishness go hand in hand in the bible. Many think foolishness is simply lack of intelligence or common sense. In Neville Goddard’s reading, however, true foolishness is ignorance of imagination — the only real power that shapes your life. Most people think reason and logic run their lives, but the Bible shows imagination is the ruling power. An example of foolishness appears in the story of Nabal . The Clamorous Woman: Inner Resistance Proverbs 9:13–18 introduces the "clamorous woman": "The foolish woman is full of noise; she is simple, and has no sense. Seated at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the town, crying out to those who go by, who go straight on their way, saying, Whoever is simple, let him come in here: and to him who has no sense, she says, Stolen waters are sweet, and bread secretly eaten is pleasing. But he does n...

When we look deeply into the Bible and Hebrew symbolism, the process of " ask, believe, receive " isn’t merely a surface teaching — it’s hidden in a rich network of symbols, including the camel. In the Mathers table of Hebrew Letter correspondences , the letter Gimel (ג) corresponds to the number 3 and is symbolised by the camel (גמל, gamal) . Far more than an animal of transport, the camel embodies the idea of carrying the unseen substance of faith across the wilderness , acting as a bridge between your inner assumption and its outer fulfilment. Camels are famous for storing water , enabling them to cross deserts without apparent struggle. In spiritual symbolism, water represents faith, emotional nourishment, and the life-force that sustains your assumption . This mirrors Genesis 2:6: "But there went up a mist from the earth, and watered the whole face of the ground." Here, the mist symbolises the subconscious rising up to nurture the seed of your desire — the...

In the Bible, the story of Hannah, the mother of Samuel, is a profound illustration of the power of imagination and how faith, assumption, and feeling can bring desires into physical reality . This story aligns perfectly with Neville Goddard’s teaching that imagination is the creative force behind manifestation. Genesis 2:23 and the Calling of Woman as the Subconscious Womb To deepen our understanding, we begin with Genesis 2:23 , where Adam declares: “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.” The phrase “ she shall be called Woman ” here is more than a simple naming; it is a calling forth —a declaration of her essential function and destiny within consciousness. Woman is called to be the receptive power, the creative womb within the mind that gives form to the desires conceived by Man . She emerges not just as a label but as a vital, active force of creation. In Neville Goddard’s framework, this Woman symbol...

The story of Saul and the woman (or witch) of Endor in 1 Samuel 28 is often misunderstood when taken literally . However, when approached through the psychological and symbolic method taught by Neville Goddard , each figure and event represents aspects of our inner life—our states of consciousness , subconscious activity, and imaginative faculties. In this interpretation, Saul is not a historical king but a symbol of a fading self-concept , struggling to maintain control in the face of inner change.  The name Endor , meaning “ spring of the generation” or “ fountain of dwelling,” quietly connects the story of Saul and the woman of Endor to deeper biblical symbolism. It evokes the river that flows out of Eden in Genesis, the source from which all experience is watered, and the concealed spring in the Song of Solomon — “a garden enclosed… a fountain sealed .” In both cases, these waters symbolise the hidden life of the subconscious , the generative power that sustains and shapes...

The Book of Ruth , when read symbolically through Neville Goddard’s psychological teachings, becomes a spiritual allegory—a drama of inner movement from barrenness to manifestation. This is not the story of ancient women , but of the soul’s journey: from identification with loss to union with imagination and the birth of a new state of being. Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz are not individuals, but aspects of you , representing phases in the process of creating reality. Naomi’s Widowhood: Trapped in the Parental Framework Naomi symbolises the conscious identity stuck in the inherited framework —the “father and mother” of Genesis 2:24. That verse reads: “Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.” Psychologically, this is not about literal marriage , but the law of creation: To manifest, consciousness must leave inherited beliefs and unite with imagination. Naomi , as a widow , is cut off from her “ husband ”—the I AM , t...

“This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.” – Genesis 2:23 To the literalist, this verse describes the first woman being formed from a man's rib. But to the one who sees with the eyes of imagination, as Neville Goddard teaches, this is a profound unveiling of spiritual law. The verse is not about anatomy or gender, but about consciousness and manifestation , the inner and outer aspects of your own creative power. The phrase “she shall be called Woman ” here is more than a simple naming; it is a calling forth —a declaration of her essential function and destiny within consciousness. Woman is called to be the receptive power, the creative womb within the mind that gives form to the desires conceived by Man . She emerges not just as a label but as a vital, active force of creation. Man as Awareness, Woman as Manifestation And Adam called his wife's name Eve; because she was the mother of all living. - Genes...

Abital (אֲבִיטַל) means “My father is dew” or “Father of dew.” Dew, in biblical symbolism, represents refreshing, blessing, and gentle renewal . Like the early morning dew that nourishes the earth quietly but powerfully, Abital embodies the hidden grace that nurtures new states of consciousness before they fully manifest. Biblical Context Abital is briefly mentioned as one of David’s wives and the mother of Shephatiah (2 Samuel 3:4). Though her story is short, the significance in her name points to the vital inner process of refreshment and renewal —the quiet preparation that undergirds visible growth. Symbolism in Early Genesis In Genesis 2:6 , a mist rises from the earth to water the ground, symbolising the invisible life-giving force that prepares the earth for growth. Dew, too, is used in blessings (Genesis 27:28) to represent divine favour and abundant nurture. In Neville Goddard’s framework, dew and mist represent the imaginative awareness and faith that subtly wat...

In Neville Goddard’s teaching, the subconscious is not just a passive receiver but the living, creative " woman " within — the  power that brings our deepest assumptions to life. Genesis 2:23 reveals the essence of this mystery: "This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man." To the imaginative reader, this verse is not a story of ribs and flesh, but a revelation of consciousness and manifestation. " Man " symbolises awareness — your " I AM ." " Woman ," called forth by man , symbolises your externalised world, every condition and event shaped by what you have accepted as true within. She is not separate from you but "bone of your bones, flesh of your flesh" — your assumption made visible. The Widow: The Unmarried, Uncleaved Feminine Mind The widow represents the receptive mind in its unmarried, uncleaved, and unloved state . She is the feminine aspect of...

Proverbs 7:10–15 describes a scene where a woman, often called the "strange woman" or "adulteress," approaches a young man with seductive and persuasive speech. Here's the passage: “And, behold, there met him a woman with the attire of an harlot, and subtil of heart. (She is loud and stubborn; her feet abide not in her house: Now is she without, now in the streets, and lieth in wait at every corner.) So she caught him, and kissed him, and with an impudent face said unto him, I have peace offerings with me; this day have I payed my vows. Therefore came I forth to meet thee, diligently to seek thy face, and I have found thee.” — Proverbs 7:10–15 (KJV) According to Neville Goddard’s symbolic and psychological interpretation of the Bible, this passage isn't about literal sexual immorality. Instead, it's a parable about the seductive pull of the external world —or more precisely, the temptation to direct imagination toward appearances and sense-data rath...

“Then the man said, ‘This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called Woman, for she was taken out of Man.’” —Genesis 2:23 “That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.” —Genesis 2:24 The stories of Rebekah and Rachel, each meeting their future husbands at a well, are profound enactments of the spiritual union celebrated throughout the Bible. This sacred joining is the heartbeat of the Song of Solomon—the timeless poetic dance of bride and bridegroom , symbolising the soul’s yearning for and fulfilment in divine union. Wells and Rivers: Sources of Life, Abundance, and Spiritual Encounter The river that goes out to water the garden is called Abundance. It is the source that flows from the two trees. These waters nourish and feed many wells —among them the very wells where Rebekah and Rachel first appear. Such places are steeped in symbolism as sources of life, refreshment, and revelation. In an...

Genesis 16 is often read as a story of impatience, jealousy, and divine intervention. But through Neville Goddard’s framework—where every biblical character and setting symbolises states of consciousness—it becomes a deeply personal parable about what happens when we abandon the inner life of assumption and try to manifest through outer effort instead. This isn’t just the story of Sarai, Abram, and Hagar. It’s the story of any person who, in doubt or desperation, reaches for a shortcut and finds themselves lost—only to discover that even exile becomes sacred when the eye of God is found within. Characters as States of Consciousness Abram symbolises the creative power of imagination , the fathering principle. Sarai , his wife, represents the subconscious mind —receptive and impressionable, but in this case, barren and impatient. Hagar , the Egyptian handmaid, stands for the outer method , a reliance on effort rather than assumption. She is a symbol of manifestation through w...