The talk addresses a central theological question: did the Son (Christ) know the time of “that day and hour” of his coming? The presentation relies on Gospel verses and the apostles’ epistles to clarify the difference between divine knowledge and human knowledge and the purpose of biblical phrasing.

The Logos and His knowledge
The speaker explains that the Son is the Logos — God’s rational Word and wisdom — and from the viewpoint of His divinity He possesses all the treasures of knowledge and wisdom (citations from Colossians and Corinthians). Therefore, from the side of His divinity the Son cannot be ignorant.

Distinction between hidden knowledge and its revelation
He explains that Scripture uses different words: sometimes “knows” and sometimes “now I know” or similar, indicating the declaration or the revelation of knowledge at a certain time according to divine economy, not indicating prior complete ignorance. There is knowledge hidden in Christ waiting for the time of its disclosure according to God’s wisdom.

Gospel passages and illustrative examples
He quotes Matthew, Mark, John and examples from the Old Testament (the story of Abraham and the cry of Sodom) to show how God or Christ sometimes asks not to gain information but to give an opportunity for confession or to demonstrate a divine plan at the appointed time.

The Son’s humanity and divinity in Christ (Incarnation)
The phrase “the Son does not know that hour” is interpreted by the fathers as referring to His human nature after He emptied Himself (Philippians), since human knowledge has limits and develops (Luke 2:52), while His divine knowledge is complete.

Role of the Holy Spirit and the theological unity
It is emphasized that the Holy Spirit reveals divine matters and searches the depths of God, and that the unity of Son, Father and Spirit is not denied; rather the biblical language varies according to purposes (distinguishing the authority to disclose from ownership of knowledge).

Spiritual and educational dimension from a Coptic Orthodox faith perspective
A call to trust God’s economy and not to take a literal interpretation that denies Christ’s divinity. The disciple is called to spiritual vigilance and constant readiness, acknowledging that some of God’s mysteries are hidden by wisdom beyond our comprehension. Also an encouragement to humility in accepting the mystery of certain truths and living the revealed wisdom.

Practical and spiritual conclusion
The conclusion is that the Son knows insofar as He is divine, but Scripture uses expressions that reflect divine economy (timing) and the revealing of knowledge according to the Father’s will; we must remain watchful, faithful, and contemplative of the mystery of the Incarnation which united divinity and humanity.

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