Despite knowing the physical and spiritual anguish He would soon endure, Jesus was concerned only with the will of the Father. Unlike the first Adam who through his actions said to God "Not Your will but my will be done," Jesus prayed humbly to the Father "Not my will but Yours be done."
What would you do if you knew you only had one week to live? A temptation for many would be to withdraw or hide away. Jesus, despite knowing that His hour was soon at hand, continued to work and minister to the people.
Not every man is fit for a lecture. Fewer still have time or attention to engage in a drawn out discourse. However, there is something about a good story that grips us and draws us in. Could it be because we ourselves our part of the Great Story?
Rather than seeking approval from men, Jesus did that which was approved by God. Therefore, His actions and behaviors often seemed unconventional to those around Him.