Neville Goddard on Matthew 28:1-7 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read Matthew 28 in context

Scripture Focus

1In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.

2And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.

3His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:

4And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.

5And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.

6He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.

7And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.

Matthew 28:1-7

Biblical Context

Mary Magdalene and the other Mary come to the tomb at dawn; an earthquake happens; the angel declares Jesus is risen and instructs them to tell the disciples.

Neville's Inner Vision

From the Neville vantage, Matthew 28:1-7 is not a history but a drama of consciousness. The tomb represents a resting belief that life ends at death; the earthquake and the rolled stone symbolize a shift in consciousness as you awaken. The two Marys are the tender, attentive states of mind going to the place you kept the old idea, the sepulchre of limitation, seeking Jesus—the crucified self—yet discovering He is risen within. The angel is the inner messenger of awareness, descending from the heaven of I AM and declaring, Fear not; you seek Jesus, who is not here, for He is risen, as you said. The phrase not here signifies that the perception of separation dissolves when you realize the presence of your I AM. Come see the place where the Lord lay invites you to inspect your own inner ground and notice life where you once perceived death. To tell the disciples to meet in Galilee is a call to move your sense of identity into action, to live from the risen state rather than the tomb.

Practice This Now

Imaginative act: Sit quietly and, in your mind, visit the tomb of your old beliefs. See the stone rolled away, hear the angel’s word, and declare, I am risen now. Then picture yourself moving to Galilee within, living from that risen consciousness.