Neville Goddard on Mark 11:27-33 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read Mark 11 in context

Scripture Focus

27And they come again to Jerusalem: and as he was walking in the temple, there come to him the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders,

28And say unto him, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority to do these things?

29And Jesus answered and said unto them, I will also ask of you one question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things.

30The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? answer me.

31And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then did ye not believe him?

32But if we shall say, Of men; they feared the people: for all men counted John, that he was a prophet indeed.

33And they answered and said unto Jesus, We cannot tell. And Jesus answering saith unto them, Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things.

Mark 11:27-33

Biblical Context

The leaders question Jesus' authority. He replies with a challenge about John the Baptist, signaling that true authority is discerned from inside and not granted by outward approval.

Neville's Inner Vision

In your inner temple, the chief priests, scribes, and elders are the states of doubt and habit that arise to question your choices. Jesus' reply—let me ask you a question about John—becomes a mirror: authority is not a name given by others but a decree issued by your own I AM. If you say 'from heaven,' you admit you chose belief over evidence; if you say 'of men,' you bow to the crowd. The moment you refuse to declare either, you reveal an inner posture of obedience to a higher fact—your divine nature. The baptism of John becomes your inner baptism, the moment you decide to awaken to the truth you hold within. As you align with heaven in imagination, the outer world answers from that conviction. The scene asks you to cease seeking authority outside and to claim it from the I AM dwelling within. When you live with that inner yes, the external authorities become pliant instruments of your inner purpose.

Practice This Now

Assume the feeling of inner authority right now. Revise any doubt by declaring, 'I AM the authority within.' Sit with that conviction until it feels real.