In the expansive cosmology of The Urantia Book, certain events are not just milestones in linear time—they are portals into divine purpose, reflecting the sacred architecture of the universe. Among such events, none resounds more gloriously than the ascension of Jesus—the incarnated Michael of Nebadon—and its profound connection to what the book refers to as the “Jubilee of Jubilees.”
The Jubilee: A Divine Pattern of Restoration
The concept of the Jubilee has ancient roots, originating in the Hebrew tradition as outlined in the book of Leviticus (chapter 25), where every 50th year was to be a time of release, restitution, and renewal—a period when slaves were freed, debts forgiven, and land returned. It was a spiritual and social reset, intended to restore balance and justice.
The Urantia Book expands this theme dramatically. It does not merely interpret Jubilee as a temporal law but envisions it as a universal rhythm, a cycle woven into the very fabric of divine administration. The Jubilee of Jubilees—a cosmic superlative—marks not just a cyclical celebration but the climax of divine patience and purpose, reserved for events that reframe the destiny of whole realms.
The Ascension of Jesus: From Son of Man to Sovereign of a Universe
Following his resurrection, Jesus’ final act on Earth—his ascension—was not only a personal return to divine glory but a declaration of achieved purpose. He had lived the human life to its fullest extent, revealing the Father in Heaven to mankind and demonstrating the perfected pattern of living.
The Urantia narrative details that Jesus’ ascension was witnessed by celestial hosts from across Nebadon and beyond. But beyond this magnificent spectacle was a deeper event: the formal assumption of sovereignty over his universe. As a Creator Son who had completed his seventh and final bestowal—this time in the likeness of mortal flesh—he ascended to receive “the name above all names” (as echoed in Philippians 2:9).
This crowning moment is what The Urantia Book calls the Jubilee of Jubilees.
Why Is It Called the Jubilee of Jubilees?
- Completion of Divine Trust – After seven bestowals, including the human incarnation, Michael of Nebadon demonstrated perfect understanding and loving administration. He earned the right to rule without any conditions imposed by higher Paradise authorities. This ultimate freedom to govern represents the supreme emancipation of divine agency.
- Release of Celestial Conflicts – With Jesus’ triumph, even long-standing spiritual rebellions—such as those associated with Lucifer—were decisively addressed. It was a jubilee for angels, for worlds held in isolation, and for every order of being whose destinies had been delayed by the shadow of rebellion.
- Restoration of the Father’s Image – Jesus’ life restored humanity’s understanding of God as not a distant judge but an ever-present, loving Parent. The Jubilee thus symbolizes the renewal of divine identity within human consciousness.
- A Brotherhood Realized – With his final bestowal complete, Jesus established the eternal fact of the universe brotherhood of all beings, united under one sovereign—who understands each order from the inside out.
As The Urantia Book says in Paper 193:
“This was the jubilee occasion of all time in the spiritual realms. It was a foretaste of the universal jubilee of joy that will take place when the Supreme Being emerges in full power…”
Spiritual Implications for Humanity
What does this celestial jubilee mean for us?
Gregg Braden often teaches that we are living in a time where science and spirituality converge, allowing us to reclaim our divine blueprint. Similarly, The Urantia Book invites us to align with the joy of this Jubilee—by choosing love over fear, by practicing forgiveness, and by remembering our origin in divinity.
As A Course in Miracles reminds us:
“Heaven is the decision I must make.”
The Jubilee of Jubilees is not just a past event but a living invitation—to embrace the sovereignty of love, to awaken to the brotherhood of man, and to participate in the emerging planetary consciousness that recognizes Christ not merely as a figure of history but as a spiritual reality present now.
Conclusion
In a universe governed by divine love and intelligent design, the ascension of Jesus marks the sealing of God’s eternal plan—a plan not of domination but of liberation. The Jubilee of Jubilees, then, is both a cosmic event and a personal call: to rise, to remember, and to rejoice in the unity of all life.