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paralleling ASFG 1, lesson on “KNOW THYSELF”
GENESIS 25 TO 28
(pages 21 and 23)
In the Old Testament, people were bound by traditions, rituals, and laws.
Today, through Christ, we are free from those material constraints.
The invitation is open: “Whosoever will, may come and take of the water of life” (Revelation 22:17).
This means salvation and spiritual awakening are available to anyone who chooses to seek God.
The lives of figures like Abraham, Isaac, Rebecca, Jacob, and others serve as stages of spiritual growth.
They represent the journey of the soul—from struggling with material desires → developing mental understanding → moving into spiritual maturity.
By studying them, we see our own struggles and growth reflected.
The “perfection” they pointed toward is revealed in Christ.
Christ shows us the full pattern of spiritual life, making clear what was only partial or shadowy in the Old Testament.
In Him, we discover our true identity: who we really are as souls, and what we are becoming by God’s grace.
The Old Testament characters often acted with weakness, selfishness, or deception.
Measured by Christ’s example, they fall short.
But that’s the point—they were developing toward Christ Consciousness, just as we are today.
Their imperfections remind us that growth is a process; God’s grace and guidance shape us over time.
In summary:
We are not bound by old traditions but are free to accept Christ’s living water. The Old Testament lives show us the human journey from materialism to spirituality. Though they were imperfect, they were moving toward what Christ fully embodies. Likewise, we are on the same path—developing step by step into the fullness of Christ-consciousness by grace.
Our physical, mental, and spiritual bodies are not isolated but are shadows of the Divine Trinity. The physical is the house of the soul; the mental gives direction; the spiritual is our eternal essence. To know thyself means to awaken to this threefold nature and recognize our unity with the Creator.
When we live with this awareness:
Our thoughts (children of mind and soul) shape our deeds.
Our will (an attribute of the soul) determines whether we align with God’s laws or separate ourselves.
True awakening occurs when we let the Spirit bear witness within, making us lights to the world.
Rebecca’s Life as an Example
Rebecca embodies this process of awakening.
She was not raised in Abraham’s household, yet became convinced of God’s promises through exposure and faith.
Her twenty years of barrenness tested her, but when she prayed and God answered, she sought guidance directly from Him.
This shows the essence of knowing thyself: answers are not found “across the sea” or outside of us, but within, when we inquire of the Lord.
Rebecca’s conviction grew as she watched her sons, Esau and Jacob, develop exactly as God had revealed. This parallels the lesson that when we seek, God gives foreknowledge, not as rigid predestination but as guidance. Human will still plays a role: Esau could have valued his birthright and changed his destiny, but chose otherwise.
Predestination, Free Will, and Responsibility
Cayce’s lesson asks: Did Rebecca act because God had predestined Jacob’s blessing, or because she believed in the truth revealed to her? The answer lies in her faithful response—she acted out of conviction, aligning her will with God’s plan.
This ties directly into The Awakening of Self passage:
Our soul’s will can unite us with God or separate us.
God does not hide His truth; if we seek, we find.
Rebecca sought, believed, and acted, even when her methods (deceiving Isaac) appear questionable. What mattered was her intent to uphold God’s revealed purpose.
Spiritual Growth Pattern
From Cayce’s view, Rebecca’s life illustrates the soul’s journey:
From heathenism (ignorance of God),
To mental conviction (believing the promises),
To spiritual pliability (submitting to God’s direction).
This mirrors our own journey of knowing ourselves in body, mind, and spirit. Just as Rebecca’s choices shaped nations, our daily choices shape how Christ’s consciousness is expressed in us.
Conclusion
The essence of “Know Thyself” is:
Recognizing that God’s Spirit dwells within us.
Using our will to align with the Creative Force.
Living as channels of blessing, just as Isaac, Rebecca, Jacob, and others carried forward the covenant.
Understanding that intent and faith are what truly count, even when actions may fall short.
In short:
Rebecca’s story shows that knowing oneself means being willing to seek God, listen inwardly, and act with conviction. Our own awakening comes when we harmonize body, mind, and spirit in unity with the divine will, becoming lights of Christ in the world.
Awakening of Self
Humans are threefold beings: physical (the body), mental (the mind), and spiritual (the soul).
The physical is temporary, the mental directs choices, and the spiritual is eternal.
To know thyself is to awaken to this unity and recognize God within.
Our will determines whether we align with God’s laws or separate ourselves.
True awakening means living as channels of God’s Creative Force.
Rebecca’s Context
Rebecca was not raised in Abraham’s faith but became convinced after joining Isaac’s household.
She waited twenty years for children, showing her perseverance and faith.
When troubled during pregnancy, she prayed and inquired of the Lord.
This reflects the lesson that answers are not outside us, but within, when we turn to God.
The Lesson of Inquiry
Rebecca’s guidance came because she sought God.
It didn’t matter whether it came by dream, vision, or inner conviction—the point is she asked and received.
Her faith grew stronger as she saw her sons (Esau and Jacob) develop just as God had revealed.
Predestination vs. Free Will
Question: Were Jacob and Esau’s destinies fixed, or shaped by choice?
Cayce’s view: Rebecca received foreknowledge because she inquired of God—not because destiny was unchangeable.
Esau could have valued his birthright and altered his path, but chose otherwise.
Human will always interacts with God’s plan.
Rebecca’s Actions
She deceived Isaac so Jacob would receive the blessing.
While her methods may be questioned, her intent was to uphold God’s revealed purpose.
What matters most is not outward perfection but inner intent and conviction.
Paralleling “Know Thyself”
Rebecca’s life illustrates the soul’s growth: from ignorance → conviction → surrender to God’s will.
This mirrors the lesson of knowing thyself: awakening body, mind, and spirit into harmony with God.
Just as Rebecca’s faith carried forward God’s covenant, our choices shape how Christ’s life is expressed in us.
Conclusion
To know thyself means to seek God inwardly, use our will to align with Him, and live as a blessing to others.
Rebecca’s story shows that awakening happens when we trust God, listen inwardly, and act with conviction.
Our daily task is to embody Christ-consciousness in body, mind, and spirit—becoming lights in the world.
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