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:
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Intuition
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Spiritual Discernment
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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:
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The Carnal Mind
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Egoic Rulership
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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—
claiming the throne without embodying the wish fulfilled.
This state may succeed temporarily, but it eventually falls—because it’s rooted in fear, not faith.
DAVID
The Imaginative Man / Christ Consciousness
Represents:
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Faith
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Imaginative Power
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True Divine Identity
David is the beloved, aligned with God’s heart. He slays Goliath (fear, doubt) and becomes king through inner conviction—not force.
“Assume the feeling of the wish fulfilled.” — That’s David in action.
He doesn’t fight Saul (ego)—he transcends it. His power comes from knowing: “I AM” is the only truth.
IN SUMMARY
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Samuel = Your inner prophet calling you higher
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Saul = The ego—loud, insecure, outwardly strong
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David = The faithful, imaginative self aligned with divine will