BUT

"that day" as compared to "those days"(17,1,20,24)

And up to now, all kinds of signs.. signs .. andhere no one knows. No sign. Just be ready

So step back and give summary outline (onscreen?)

Why is he ignorant?

Jesus assumes here what mark is trying to show He is the son of God

No apocalyptic calculations beforehand canviolate that sovereignty. The end comes withoutany warning. No one will have time forlastsecond preparations.

Garland, David E.. Mark (The NIV ApplicationCommentary Book 2) (p. 503). Zondervan.Kindle Edition.

This will definitely point to Gethsemane

This pregnant statement serves to recall verse 3,where the question which prompted theeschatological discourse was asked privately byPeter, James, John and Andrew.

William L. Lane. The Gospel of Mark (KindleLocations 50745076). Kindle Edition.

The point is not WATCHFULNESS as i'mpurusing the signs and figuring out what'shappening, the whole point is FAITHFULNESS towhat God has given me to do

Each member has "his work" and by completingit he fulfills the obligation to watch. 116Vigilance is the responsibility of every believerand provides the sole guarantee ofpreparedness for the Lord's return.

Eschatology is not meant to be crippling tomissiology, but empowering.

The point of Mark 13 is not so much to informas to admonish; not to provide knowledge ofarcane matters but to instill obedience inbelievers.

Edwards Jr., James R.. The Gospel according toMark (The Pillar New Testament Commentary(PNTC))

Watching does not mean sitting quietly andpassively as you gaze into the skies. It meansserving, being diligent to help others, obeyingGod.

Storms, Sam. Kingdom Come: The AmillennialAlternative

This is a message to us all

ILL: Russian Law

Now in Iowa

Church

Great quote in Screwtape letters

Eating drinking marraige not a bad thing

The world will be caught completely offguardby the coming of Christ. People will be engagedin normal, routine occupations of life: farming,fellowship, marriage, etc. (Cf. Luke 17: 2830; 1Thess. 5: 3.). Jesus will come at a time ofwidespread indifference, normalcy, materialisticendeavors, when everyone is thoroughlyinvolved in the pursuit of their earthly affairsand ambitions (cf. 2 Pet. 3: 34, 10). His comingwill occur at a time so unexpected, sounannounced, that it will catch people in themiddle of their everyday routines (see vv.4041).

Storms, Sam. Kingdom Come: The AmillennialAlternative

Mark wrote his Gospel at a time when the wholeworld was falling apart— particularly if one wasa Jewish Christian.

Garland, David E.. Mark (The NIV ApplicationCommentary Book 2) (p. 504). Zondervan.Kindle Edition.