S – For the Son of Man will go away as it has been determined, but woe to that man by whom he is betrayed!” 

²³ So they began to argue among themselves which of them it could be who was going to do it. 

²⁴ Then a dispute also arose among them about who should be considered the greatest.

Luke 22:22–24 CSB

O – Commentary:

The disciples’ arguing about which of them was considered to be greatest is surprising in view of what Jesus had just said about one of them betraying Him. Jesus then told them that such thinking is like that of pagans. The followers of the Messiah should not think about such things. Rather than wanting to be the greatest, His followers should each desire to be the one who serves. For Jesus was among them as One who serves (diakonōn, “serves in a lowly way,” v. 27). The disciples should desire to be like Jesus

“Luke,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures

A – The dichotomy of the conversation is baffling and revealing.  Their indignation that one of them would betray Jesus is understanding.  Pointing fingers and making a case for another person’s failure is disappointing.  How the conversation moves towards who will be the greatest is puzzling.  This is Jesus’ final meal after three years of ministry together. How does this prepare him for the long night, trial and crucifixion before him?  In our failures, we can rise up and be the people God calls us to be and accomplish far beyond what we can imagine.

R – Heavenly Father, you are God.  Help us today to see beyond our own desires, needs and wants.  We desire to be like Jesus.  Give us your heart and ability to see situations and others through your lens.  We are going to fail.  Empower us to rise up and move towards you.