Jesus is trying to focus his disciples for the mission but the gravitate towards their own interests.
Early Jewish readers would likely see the connection between the Passover and Jesus becoming the Lab of God who takes away the sins of the world.
Jesus is razor sharp in his mission. He is also extremely patient with his not-so-sharp disciples.
We tend to want Jesus’ spotlight for ourselves.
Don’t be petty and self-serving.
Disciples of Jesus are imperfect works in progress, just like his original disciples, and just like me.
Jesus, help me be about pointing the spotlight toward you!
