One of the most profound revelations in The Urantia Book is the account of
Christ Michael’s seven bestowals —his personal experiences in various
forms of created life before achieving full sovereignty over his universe,
Nebadon. Each bestowal was a self-imposed mission, allowing Michael to
gain firsthand understanding of his creations while fulfilling divine
mandates.
These bestowals occurred over billions of years,
spanning different orders of beings, from a Melchizedek Son to a lowly
mortal on Urantia as Jesus of Nazareth. Each experience deepened his
wisdom, broadened his divine authority, and culminated in his final bestowal on
Urantia, where he not only lived as a human but also triumphed in the face of
rebellion, securing his eternal sovereignty.
This timeline provides a structured highlight of each
bestowal, including the departure location, destination, approximate
time frame, and references from The Urantia Book. Understanding
these bestowals helps us appreciate the depth of Christ Michael’s love,
sacrifice, and leadership, ultimately shaping the spiritual destiny of our
world and the greater universe.
Based on The Urantia Book, here is a timeline of the Seven
Bestowals of Christ Michael, including departure location, destination,
date, and reference.
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The Seven Bestowals of Christ Michael
Christ Michael, the sovereign ruler of Nebadon, voluntarily
undertook seven bestowals to fully understand and experience the lives
of his created beings. Each bestowal deepened his wisdom, strengthened his
authority, and prepared him for the final and most profound mission—his
incarnation as Jesus of Nazareth on Urantia. DOWNLOAD or
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Below is a detailed account of each bestowal:
1st Bestowal – As a Melchizedek Son
- Departure
Location:
Salvington (Nebadon Headquarters)
- Destination: A Melchizedek school on an
unnamed world
- Approximate
Date: Billions
of years ago
- Purpose: Michael took on the role of a Melchizedek
Son, a high-order teacher and emergency minister, to learn firsthand
how these wise beings serve the universe. During this bestowal, he became
known as Melchizedek Michael and performed a crucial rescue
mission for a failing planetary administration.
- Key
Achievement:
Demonstrated selfless service and wisdom in stabilizing a
struggling world.
- Reference: (119:1)
2nd Bestowal – As a Lanonandek Son (Similar to a Planetary
Prince)
- Departure
Location:
Salvington
- Destination: A planetary government world in
Nebadon
- Approximate
Date: Billions
of years ago
- Purpose: Michael incarnated as a Lanonandek
Son, the order of beings who serve as Planetary Princes. He
took over the rulership of a young planet, experiencing the challenges of
governing evolving human-like mortals.
- Key
Achievement:
Demonstrated the balance between authority and mercy in planetary
leadership, reinforcing loyalty to divine governance.
- Reference: (119:2)
3rd Bestowal – As a Material Son (Like Adam and Eve)
- Departure
Location:
Salvington
- Destination: A biologically evolving planet
in Nebadon
- Approximate
Date: Billions
of years ago
- Purpose: He incarnated as a Material
Son, similar to Adam and Eve, to personally experience the role of
planetary up-lifters. He worked to enhance biological and social progress.
- Key
Achievement:
Showed how patience and faithfulness are required for successful
planetary development.
- Reference: (119:3)
4th Bestowal – As a Seraphic Guardian (Angelic Order)
- Departure
Location:
Salvington
- Destination: A training world for angelic
service
- Approximate
Date: Billions
of years ago
- Purpose: Michael chose to serve as a seraphic
guardian to learn the challenges of angelic ministry. He personally
guided and protected mortal souls on their journey toward spiritual
progress.
- Key
Achievement:
Gained deep insight into the struggles of angels in their service
to mortals and universe administration.
- Reference: (119:4)
5th Bestowal – As a Morontia Mortal (Intermediate State
Between Physical and Spiritual Life)
- Departure
Location:
Salvington
- Destination: A constellation training world
- Approximate
Date: Billions
of years ago
- Purpose: Michael incarnated in morontia
form, the transition state between material and spiritual existence.
He experienced life as an ascending mortal preparing for the journey to
Paradise.
- Key
Achievement: Bridged
the gap between human and divine experiences, proving that mortals
have a glorious destiny ahead.
- Reference: (119:5)
6th Bestowal – As a Primitive Mortal on an Evolutionary World
- Departure
Location:
Salvington
- Destination: An early evolutionary world in
Nebadon
- Approximate
Date: Billions
of years ago
- Purpose: To experience the struggles of
a primitive human-like mortal, Michael incarnated as a being in the
earliest stages of civilization.
- Key
Achievement: Gained
firsthand knowledge of the difficulties primitive mortals face in
survival, social organization, and spiritual awakening.
- Reference: (119:6)
7th Bestowal – As Jesus of Nazareth on Urantia
- Departure
Location:
Salvington
- Destination: Urantia (Earth)
- Approximate
Date: 7 B.C. –
30 A.D.
- Purpose: Michael’s final bestowal was as
a human—Jesus of Nazareth—where he revealed the true nature of God
as a loving Father and completed his universe sovereignty.
- Key
Achievement:
Demonstrated the supremacy of love, faith, and service, while
overcoming Lucifer’s rebellion and securing eternal peace for Nebadon.
- Reference: (119:7)
Final Triumph
With the completion of his seven bestowals, Christ
Michael gained full sovereignty over Nebadon. His experiences allowed
him to govern with unmatched wisdom, love, and understanding, ensuring
that his universe would forever be ruled by divine justice and mercy.
The Triumph of Divine Sovereignty
The seven bestowals of Christ Michael stand as a
testament to his unparalleled dedication to understanding and serving his
creation. Through each incarnation—ranging from celestial orders to his
final life as Jesus of Nazareth on Urantia—Michael deepened his divine
wisdom, experienced the struggles of his creatures firsthand, and demonstrated
the supreme nature of love, mercy, and truth.
His final bestowal on Urantia was the crowning achievement,
where he not only revealed the true character of the Universal Father but also
secured his eternal sovereignty over Nebadon. By facing and overcoming Lucifer’s
rebellion, enduring mortal suffering, and ultimately triumphing
through resurrection, he established a new spiritual order, ensuring that love
and truth will always prevail.
For us, his bestowals are more than just cosmic history—they are a call to faith and service. His life provides an eternal example of how divine love transforms all who embrace it. As we reflect on his journey, we are inspired to live as he did: seeking truth, serving others, and trusting in the loving guidance of our Heavenly Father
