Metaphysical Meaning of Acts 13:22

Read the Passage in Context

• Acts 13:21 And afterward they desired a king: and God gave unto them Saul the son of Cis, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, by the space of forty years.
• Acts 13:22 And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will.
• Acts 13:23 Of this man's seed hath God according to his promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus:

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Key Metaphysical Themes

• David
• Imagination
• World As Shadow
• God'S Will
• Son
• Divine Will
• Perfection
• Heart
• Man After God'S Own Heart
• Edomite
• Spiritual Transformation
• Jesse

Neville’s Reading in All That You Behold

This verse, spoken by God about David, is interpreted as the individual's realization that the outer world (David) is a perfect reflection and executor of their inner imaginal activity (God's will).

Then you, too, will say: "I have found in David, the son of Jesse, a man after my heart who will do all my will."

Source: All That You Behold

Neville’s Reading in Consigned To Disobedience

David represents the perfected human soul, the "Son" who, after undergoing all experiences, perfectly embodies and fulfills the divine will of the Father (God/Imagination).

So, “I have found in David, the son of Jesse, a man after my own heart, who will do all my will.”

Source: Consigned To Disobedience

Neville’s Reading in Esau Jacob Israel

David, as a 'man after God's own heart,' represents the ultimate spiritual state achieved by subduing the Edomite (the outer, sensory man). This is the fulfillment of the spiritual journey.

“I have found David, a man after my own heart, one who could subdue the Edomite.”

Source: Esau Jacob Israel

Neville’s Reading in Fulfillment Of Gods Plan

David is identified as the Son of Jesse, meaning the Son of 'Jehovah exists,' highlighting David's divine lineage and his role as the perfect embodiment of God's will, who is found within the individual.

Listen to the words, 'I have found in David, the Son of Jesse, a man after my own heart who will do all my will.' Well, the word 'Jesse' means 'Jehovah exists.' That’s what the word means.

Source: Fulfillment Of Gods Plan

Neville’s Reading in God Given Talent

This refers to David, chosen because God sees the heart, not outward appearance. It signifies alignment with divine will through inner intention and motive.

“Now there is a man after my own heart, who will do all my will.”

Source: God Given Talent

Neville’s Reading in My Word

Neville highlights God's choice of David based on the heart, contrasting it with human choice based on outward appearance (Saul), emphasizing that David represents divine choice and the fulfillment of God's will.

Seeing only the heart, God chose David, claiming he is "A man after my own heart who does all of my will."

Source: My Word

Practical Reflection

• By observing the world's response to one's imagination, an individual can prove to themselves that the world is 'David,' doing their will, thereby discovering their own divine nature as the Lord.
• Understand that the ultimate goal is to become like David, a "man after God's own heart," meaning one whose will is perfectly aligned with the divine will, having learned through all experiences.
• Align your inner desires and intentions with the divine will, which is always loving and creative.
• Assume you are that which you want to be, and humanity (David) will execute your will without you needing to ask anyone.

Authoritative Neville Sources

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• All That You Behold (lecture)
• Consigned To Disobedience (lecture)
• Esau Jacob Israel (lecture)
• Fulfillment Of Gods Plan (lecture)
• God Given Talent (lecture)
• My Word (lecture)