Christians believe that Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man. According to his divine nature, Jesus was and is omniscient (all knowing). There are various moments during his earthy ministry where this is made clear (Matthew 17:27; Mark 9:33, Mark 9:34; John 1:47, John 1:48; John 2:25). At the same time, there are also instances where his knowledge appears to be limited (Matthew 21:19; Matthew 24:36)1 for the sake of identifying with humanity (see Philippians 2:6–8).2 In this instance (Matthew 24:36) the limitation of his knowledge emphasizes the fact that the time of his return is a mystery that is completely unknowable to all disciples.
36 “But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only.