AN EXAMPLE – READING THE BIBLE FOR ITS HIDDEN MEANING
When we “surface/literally” read the Bible, we miss vast richness … we puzzle over many portions, especially when they sound harsh, even cruel. The Book of Revelation is the most metaphysical book in the Bible. “Meta” = beyond; thus, “metaphysical” means “beyond the physical.” We must look beyond the physical surface in order to discern its hidden meaning. The Book of Revelation reveals the path to enlightenment, to God consciousness, Christ consciousness, full consciousness, ascension—whatever you choose to call it. The seven churches signify the seven major chakras within each of us. These chakras must be cleansed before we can move into higher dimensions of consciousness.
Let’s consider Revelation 2:9 for an example. The angel of the church in Smyrna speaks: “I know your works and your suffering and poverty, but you are rich, and I know the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are of the synagogue of Satan.”
In order to ascertain the hidden biblical truths, we must first consider the metaphysical meaning of key words.
“Suffering” – as we prepare to ascend into the Christed Consciousness, we must cleanse the misconceptions of life with which we have grown up. This can be a painful process because it often means breaking away from the status quo, standing alone, giving up life-long beliefs.
“Poverty” – the state of being spiritually blind—not consciously knowing the truth about self and life. The angel affirms that “you are rich”; however until we know the richness that comes from the Christed Consciousness, we are poor. Our richness lies dormant within our being.
“Blasphemy” – according to Charles Fillmore (Metaphysical Bible Dictionary), one aspect of “blasphemy” is our fear of accepting the biblical teaching that “Ye are gods.” (Psalms 82:6, John 10:34) We commit blasphemy when we deny the truth of who we really are.
“Jews” – metaphysically, “Jews” has nothing to do with a race or religion. Instead, the highest (or esoteric) meaning for “Jews” = divine ideas or spiritual consciousness (Fillmore’s Metaphysical Bible Dictionary). In the New Testament, “Jews” symbolize our codified religious beliefs/doctrines. Instead of worshipping in spirit and truth, we find the “Jews” of the New Testament in strict adherence to a set of laws that govern every phase of their lives. Thus, the exoteric meaning of “Jews” = those of us who fear moving beyond the established doctrines of religion.
“Synagogue of Satan” – those who live their lives focused on the physical plane and ego desires. Metaphysically, “Satan” = all the man-devised thought patterns that prevent us from seeking truth. The “synagogue of Satan” = those of us who are living our lives backwards, denying “Ye are gods”—blaspheming or despising our true identities.
SO WHAT IS THE HIDDEN MESSAGE OF THE ANGEL OF THE CHURCH OF SMYRNA:
I know that you suffer as you release the non-truths with which you have lived; I know that you feel spiritually impoverished … you sense that there is more to life’s meaning, but know not where to find it. In truth, you are rich because “Ye are gods.” I know those of you who blaspheme by saying you are “Jews”—those who have achieved enlightenment—when you have not. In fact, you are living your lives backwards, adhering to man-made religious doctrines, rather than seeking spiritual truth. You blaspheme by despising the truth “Ye are gods.”
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—Nancy Detweiler, M.Ed., M.Div. – using as sources Charles Fillmore’s “Metaphysical Bible Dictionary” and Steven Hairfield’s “A Metaphysical Interpretation of the Bible.”
—You may learn about your chakra system at: http://www.pathwaytoascension.com/lessons/lessons2.html
