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Ezekiel 9: The Mark on the Forehead

In Ezekiel 9, the prophet sees a striking vision: a man clothed in linen, equipped with a writing kit, is commanded by God to go through Jerusalem and  place a mark on the foreheads  of those who “sigh and cry” over the abominations committed within the city. Those without the mark are handed over to destruction. When interpreted through the teachings of  Neville Goddard , this passage sheds its historical weight and becomes a deeply psychological drama—a reflection of the  awakening of the individual soul  from material consciousness to divine imagination. Jerusalem as the Mind For Neville,  Jerusalem symbolises the mind or consciousness —not a city of stone, but the inner world of man. The abominations happening within are symbolic of  corrupt states of thought : fear, lack, dependency on the outer world, and forgetfulness of the creative power within. Those who “sigh and cry” are not external mourners, but inner aspects of the self that  long f...

The Cobra Crown: Authority Over Appearances

In ancient Egypt, the cobra — known as the uraeus — rose proudly from the brow of the pharaoh’s headdress, hood flared and poised to strike. This was no mere decoration. The cobra represented Wadjet , the protective goddess of Lower Egypt, a divine guardian who signalled the pharaoh’s sacred authority and power. Far beyond politics or ritual, the cobra symbolised something profound: the ruler’s power was not just outward but arose from a deep, inner mastery . The cobra on the forehead was a visible emblem that true authority flows from within — from imagination, awareness, and conscious assumption. Egypt and the Outer World of Appearances In biblical symbolism, Egypt often represents the realm of the senses, the world of appearances that seems solid and real but is actually a reflection — a shadow — of the inner mind. To rise above Egypt is to rise above outer evidence, doubt, and limitation. The cobra’s position on the pharaoh’s brow marks this mastery. It signifies a state of vigil...

Cain and Abel: Cain Is The Marked Beast

When viewed through Neville Goddard’s symbolic understanding, the story of Cain and Abel is not about two historical brothers — it is a profound psychological allegory illustrating two states of competing  consciousness : the outer man (Cain) that only associates with the world, and the inner creative faculty — imagination (Abel). Genesis 4:2–7 — The Original Drama “Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. And in the process of time it came to pass that Cain brought an offering of the fruit of the ground to the Lord. Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat. And the Lord respected Abel and his offering, but He did not respect Cain and his offering. And Cain was very angry, and his countenance fell. So the Lord said to Cain, ‘Why are you angry? And why has your countenance fallen? If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin lies at the door. And its desire is for you, but you should rule over it....

When Leprosy and Barcodes Teach Life Lessons: The ‘Mark of the Beast’ and the Power of Imagining Your Dream Life

Forget the Chip Implants and Apocalyptic Nightmares—Let’s Talk About the Real Mark of the Beast: Your Thoughts The mark of the beast. It’s one of the Bible’s most dramatic and mysterious images, often associated with fire, brimstone, and some sort of impending doom. If you’re imagining a high-tech tattoo, a glowing barcode on your forehead, or even a conspiracy theory involving microchips, you’re not alone. But let’s step away from all the sci-fi and apocalyptic fear-mongering and take a fresh look at this symbol, free from literal interpretations. When viewed through Neville Goddard’s teachings, the "mark of the beast" is something far more personal—and far more empowering. The Beast's Mark: A Self-Inflicted Wound Neville Goddard didn’t view the mark of the beast as some sinister external stamp. Instead, he saw it as something deeply psychological: the self-inflicted wounds we make on our imagination. Our minds are powerful tools, designed to create the life we desire—bu...

Revelation 13: Beasts

In Neville Goddard’s teachings, the cryptic imagery of Revelation 13 becomes a fascinating metaphor for the internal dynamics of consciousness . It is not about literal beasts rising from the earth, but about the mental beasts — the wild, untamed states of mind — we entertain within ourselves. These beasts are not demons to be feared but aspects of our awareness waiting to be unified and transformed. The nature of the beast is first inplied as anger and displeasure in the story of Cain and Abel The First Beast: The Dominant State of Mind The first beast, with ten horns and seven heads, symbolises an oppressive state of consciousness dominated by limiting beliefs. The “seven heads ” represent the many fragmented perceptions we hold — distorted ways of seeing ourselves and the world, formed when we forget our creative power. Just as the “ many eyes of God” symbolise expanded divine perception , these heads reflect the scattered, incomplete views of a mind not yet unified. The “ten horn...

The Scribe in the City

In the Book of Ezekiel, a strange scene unfolds. A man clothed in linen, identified as a scribe , is commanded to go through the city and put a mark on the foreheads of all who sigh and cry for the abominations committed within it (Ezekiel 9:4). This mark is not punishment—it is a distinction , a separation between those grieved by the current state and those indifferent to it. But this grief is not meant to stay stagnant. In Neville Goddard’s teachings, sorrow is only useful if it leads to transformation of state . If imagination is God, then to remain in grief is to misuse the gift. Those who “sigh and cry” are being acknowledged—not for their sorrow alone—but for their potential to shift. This act of marking the foreheads is symbolic of awareness . The forehead, the seat of imagination, is where thoughts are impressed. The mark signifies readiness to move beyond grief into assumption. In biblical language, a scribe is not someone who writes with ink, but someone who records and ...

144,000 in Revelation: The Sealing of States

The number 144,000 mentioned in the Book of Revelation has often sparked fascination and confusion. Many traditional interpretations suggest it refers to a literal number of people to be saved during the end times. However, when we approach Revelation through the teachings of Neville Goddard, a very different, far more empowering meaning emerges. Neville consistently taught that the Bible is not a historical record or a prophecy of worldly events, but rather a psychological drama — a blueprint of individual spiritual awakening. Revelation, like the rest of Scripture, symbolises the transformation of our inner world. Salvation, in Neville’s terms, is never about saving people from external calamities. It is about saving yourself from ignorance — from the false belief that you are separate from God. Numbers as Symbols of Inner States In Neville’s understanding, numbers in the Bible are not statistical; they are symbolic. They point to qualities of consciousness, stages of inner growth, a...