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Saul and the Woman of Endor

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...

Saul to Paul: The Road to Damascus

In the psychological reading of the Bible, figures like Jesus, Saul, and the people around them are not separate historical characters but represent different aspects of our own consciousness . This story is an inner drama — a symbolic journey of transformation within the mind. The Story of Saul’s Conversion The story of Saul’s blinding on the road to Damascus appears three times in the Book of Acts. Each retelling reveals deeper layers of the inner transformation taking place: Acts 9:1–19: The earliest and most detailed version of Saul’s encounter with the divine light and his healing. Acts 22:6–16: Paul’s personal retelling before a Jewish audience, focusing on the moment of his awakening. Acts 26:12–18: Paul’s defence before King Agrippa, highlighting his spiritual mission and calling. Saul’s Old Self: The Resistance to Change “And Saul, still making threats and full of anger against the followers of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked him for let...

David and Saul: The New Man Vs the Natural Man

In the sacred theatre of consciousness , every person embodies both Saul and David. These men continue a process first symbolised by Cain and Abel , where Cain’s act of killing Abel marks the beginning of an inner struggle that Saul and David carry forward. Far from being historical characters, Saul and David represent living symbols of the states you assume. Neville Goddard teaches that all things proceed from within, for the outer world is a mirror reflecting your inner state . To understand the dynamic between David and Saul is to understand the interplay between your old assumption and your new assumption — between the old self and the wish fulfilled self . Saul: The Old Assumption, the Old Self Saul represents the “old self,” the man bound by his present circumstances, by limitations and habitual thoughts. He is the embodiment of your old assumption , the state of consciousness rooted in “what is” — the present reality you have accepted as true. Neville teaches: “The worl...

Samuel Summary: Neville Goddard Style

The biblical story of Samuel, Saul, and David offers a rich narrative of transformation, self-discovery, and manifestation. Through the teachings of Neville Goddard, these figures serve as symbols for different stages in our journey of awakening and creative expression. Each character embodies a stage of consciousness, from the initial stirring of awareness to the ultimate manifestation of divine potential. Samuel: The Awakening to the "I AM" Samuel means "God has heard" (שְׁמוּאֵל, Shemuel), but Neville Goddard’s interpretation carries a deeper significance. Samuel represents the first awareness of the "I AM" within us—the divine spark that awakens us to the realisation that we are more than our outer circumstances. In the Bible, when Samuel hears God’s voice calling him in the night, he initially mistakes it for Eli. This illustrates how, at the beginning of our spiritual journey, we may fail to recognise the voice of our own "I AM"—the div...

When Imagination Finds Favour: Saul, David, and the Pleasing Offering of Abel

In 1 Samuel 16, Saul—the reigning king and symbol of the current dominant perception or "man"—sends for David: “Then said Saul to Jesse, ‘Send me your son David , which is with the sheep .’” (1 Samuel 16:11) “And Saul sent to Jesse, saying, ‘Let David stand before me; for he hath found favour in my sight .’” (1 Samuel 16:22) At a glance, these verses describe a historical event. Yet beneath the surface, they echo a profound psychological and spiritual concept about consciousness, alignment, and manifestation—mirroring the symbolic drama first revealed in Genesis 4:4-7. God’s Pleasure in Abel’s Offering and Saul’s Favour toward David In Genesis 4, we read: “And Abel gave an offering of the young lambs of his flock and of their fat. And the Lord was pleased with Abel’s offering; But in Cain and his offering he had no pleasure .” (Genesis 4:4-5, BBE) God’s pleasure in Abel’s offering signals alignment between the inner imaginative state and divine order—Abel’s offering ...

The Boy and the Arrows

The story of David, Jonathan, and Saul in 1 Samuel 20 is far more than a historical account of royal intrigue. When seen through Neville Goddard’s teachings on the Law of Assumption, it reveals an extraordinary allegory of the inner drama that unfolds as we move towards manifesting a new state of being. David: The Desired State David symbolises the imagined state of the wish fulfilled — the new self we long to embody. Throughout the narrative, David’s experiences mirror how we hold an assumption in imagination and nurture it into reality. His fear of Saul reflects the resistance we encounter when trying to maintain a new state of mind against our old, limiting beliefs. “David fled from Naioth in Ramah and went to Jonathan and asked, ‘What have I done? What is my crime? How have I wronged your father, that he is trying to take my life?’” (1 Samuel 20:1) Here, David’s fear is an assumption of danger — a manifestation of his belief in Saul’s hostility. Neville reminds us that every assu...

The Apostle Paul: From Saul’s Law to Paul's Spiritual Mastery

In the narrative of the Bible, as interpreted through Neville Goddard’s teachings, the apostle Paul represents a profound shift in consciousness. His transformation—from Saul, the rigid enforcer of tradition, to Paul, the awakened teacher of inner truth—is not merely a historical or personal account. It is symbolic of the journey every individual undergoes when awakening to the creative power of imagination and the inner workings of the subconscious mind. This movement from the “old man” (Saul) to the “new creation” (Paul) reflects the transition from outer dependence to inner command. Saul: The Old Man, Bound by Tradition Before his conversion on the road to Damascus, Saul represents the unawakened man—externally focused, rigidly tied to religious law, and unaware of his inner power. As a Pharisee and persecutor of those who followed Christ (Acts 9:1–2), Saul symbolises a state of consciousness governed by appearances and inherited belief systems. This mindset sees reality as somethin...

Hating the World: Revealing the Power of the Bible

In our modern, fast-paced world, we're often told that success, happiness, and peace lie in external things—money, status, approval, and material possessions. We chase after these goals, yet many of us still find ourselves feeling unfulfilled, lost, or overwhelmed by life's struggles. According to Neville Goddard, the key to understanding the Bible's deeper wisdom and unlocking the power of imagination is disconnecting from the world —when we begin to see the external world as futile , especially in times of personal struggle or real sadness, we open the door to a deeper understanding of how we can create our own reality . The Saul Consciousness: Trapped in the External World In the Bible, Saul represents the mind that is focused solely on the external world . He relies on appearances, material success, and validation from others, and as a result, he loses touch with his inner power. Saul’s story is a metaphor for many of us who are caught in the cycle of seeking meani...

Donald Trump: The Beast

In Neville Goddard’s interpretation, the Bible serves as a symbolic map of consciousness, unveiling the inner workings of the human mind through the stories of its characters. When we apply this lens to Donald Trump’s presidency, we can observe how his actions and rhetoric closely mirror figures from the Bible—particularly Cain , King Saul , and even the Beast . Each of these biblical figures represents different states of mind and levels of consciousness, offering a fascinating perspective on Trump’s leadership. His presidency, characterised by defiance, ego-driven actions, and frequent chaos, provides a striking parallel to the struggles of these figures within the broader context of the Bible. Cain: The Outer Man and the Struggle with the Inner Will In Neville Goddard’s teachings, Cain symbolises the outer man —the part of us driven by surface-level desires, ego, and external validation . Cain’s story represents the inner conflict between the deeper, imaginative forces (represen...

David, Jonathan and Saul: Love Taking Precedence

The story of David, Jonathan, and Saul is about the act of cleaving or knitting to that which you love — fully joining yourself to the new self, the fulfilled state, in unwavering union. David: The Wish Fulfilled David represents the new state—the wish fulfilled. When you dare to imagine yourself as someone greater, that state (David) is born within you. Though it starts unseen and unrecognised by the world, it is already chosen and anointed by imagination. “I have found David… a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will.” — Acts 13:22 David’s name means “beloved,” signifying the state in which God (your own I AM consciousness) delights. He embodies the boldness and faith required to assume your desired identity. His victory over Goliath is your victory over limiting beliefs—slaying the giant of doubt with the single stone of focused, confident assumption. Goliath: The Giant of Limiting Beliefs “And there went out a champion out of the camp of the Philistines, nam...

The TikTok Sound of Legion: When You’ve Forgotten Who You Are

There’s a particular TikTok sound that’s hard to shake. A man muttering to himself—clearly caught in a mental argument. Insults fly back and forth. You can’t always tell who’s speaking, but one of them always says “cunt” like it’s punctuation. It’s crude. It’s unhinged. And it’s painfully honest. At first, it seems laughable. But keep listening—and it’s haunting. That sound is the inner conversation of a mind at war with itself. It’s the voice of the man in the tombs , the one who says: My name is Legion, for we are many. (Mark 5:9) He cuts himself, cries out, and is ungovernable: Always, night and day, he was in the mountains and in the tombs, crying out and cutting himself with stones. (Mark 5:5) Neville Goddard taught that this man isn’t someone outside of us. He is us—when we let our imagination be possessed by the world’s ideas, labels, traumas, and fears. When we forget the truth of I Am . That TikTok voice is a modern Legion. The daily stream of inner noise, blaming, loopi...

Samuel, David and Saul

INTERPRETING THROUGH THE LENS OF NEVILLE GODDARD The Bible as Psychological Drama In Neville Goddard’s teachings, biblical figures aren’t historical characters—they’re symbols of inner states on our spiritual journey . Here’s how Samuel , Saul , and David reflect our consciousness: SAMUEL The Voice of God / Inner Prophet Represents: Intuition Spiritual Discernment Divine Authority Within Samuel is the inner voice —your awakened conscience and intuitive guide. He anoints both Saul and David , acting as the bridge between outer ego and inner divinity. “God speaks to man through the medium of desire.” — Neville He reminds us: don’t judge by appearances —reality is created by inner assumptions, not outer form. SAUL The Ego / Outer Man Represents: The Carnal Mind Egoic Rulership External Identity Saul is the natural man , chosen by people, impressive on the outside—but disconnected from divine imagination. Saul tries to manifest without inner transformation — ...

The Misrepresentation of Hell In The Bible

For centuries, hell has been central to religious doctrine, widely portrayed as a place of eternal torment for the wicked. This traditional, literal interpretation has shaped much of popular belief about the afterlife. Yet Neville Goddard—teacher of the law of Assumption —revealed a different understanding, one rooted in the Bible’s symbolic language. According to Neville, the Bible is not a historical or theological document, but a spiritual manual encoded in metaphor. In this light, hell is not a physical place of punishment, but a psychological state of mind . His revelations uncover the true story of the Bible—one that stands in direct opposition to the popular electro-literal interpretation. The Limited Biblical Mention of Hell Though central to many religious teachings, the concept of hell barely appears in the original scriptures. Most references come from translations of words like Sheol , Hades , Gehenna , and Tartarus : Sheol (Hebrew): the grave, the realm of the dead—not...

Saul: Not Found with Childlike Innocence

In 1 Samuel 10:21 , when Saul is "not found" among the tribe of Benjamin, it offers a profound lesson on the importance of childlike innocence in the process of manifestation, as understood through Neville Goddard’s Law of Assumption . Benjamin, whose name means "son of the right hand" or "son of my old age," symbolises innocence, purity, and childlike qualities in consciousness . The fact that Saul is not found in Benjamin suggests a disconnect from these essential traits. Saul, in this context, represents the old man  we are trying to leave behind , or the ego—the part of us that is reluctant to embrace the innocence, trust, and simplicity required for taking part in the law of Assumption . According to Neville, to manifest successfully through the Law of Assumption , one must return to a childlike state of mind. This means assuming the desired outcome with full faith, innocence, and without resistance or doubt. Just like a child who naturally believ...

Esau and Jacob: Reconciliation

When we turn to Genesis 33, we encounter the long-awaited meeting between Jacob and Esau — two brothers divided by a stolen blessing, now reunited after years apart. On the surface, it is a story of family reconciliation. But through Neville Goddard’s teachings, it reveals a psychological truth: the relationship between two aspects within us. Jacob and Esau: Two ' Men ' In Neville’s symbolic reading: Jacob represents the developing imaginative aspect of the self — the inner man who dares to assume new states of being. Esau symbolises the psychological self that lives by sense evidence — the part of us convinced by outer facts and appearances. “Esau is the man of the field — tied to appearances. Jacob is the contemplative, the dreamer, the creator.” Though Esau appears stronger and elder (sense evidence seems to come first), imagination is truly supreme. The so-called “facts” of life have no power except the power we give them through our attention and belief. The ...

Paul’s Encounters in Acts

In the book of Acts, Paul appears to be travelling across cities, preaching, facing opposition, and performing miracles. But in the symbolic language of Scripture—as interpreted by Neville Goddard—Paul’s journey is not outward, but inward. Every person he meets, every event he endures, is a representation of the soul’s unfolding . These aren’t historical accounts, but psychological states made visible. Paul represents the awakened imagination assuming its desired purpose, and each character he encounters is an inner state that either resists, assists, challenges, or confirms this assumption. Let’s explore how Paul’s story is your story—how the Law of Assumption plays out as you awaken to your creative power and begin the spiritual journey of living from a new state of being. Saul Before the Shift: The Zeal of Outer Law Before becoming Paul, he is Saul—zealous, legalistic, and violently opposed to the idea of an indwelling Christ. Saul is the state of consciousness that believes o...