When you bring up the words "end times," people have a lot of different opinions about what this means. Though the end times are important for Christians to consider, many have taken this idea to create false Messiahs and damaging theologies. The aim of Jesus' Olivet teachings in Mark 13 is not to create speculation for tomorrow, but to fuel faithful obedience today. The overarching idea is that Jesus' future return shapes how we live now.