Exchange of Kings

The Jews, in a series of small exchanges, small opportunities chose the criminal, the crown and Caesar himself over Jesus. We can find ourselves choosing, not in one big way, but in a series of small ways choosing evil when it is disguised just right. We can choose to be the authority ourselves and spurn God's rightful authority. Or easily enough we choose the king of the physical realm rather than the King of Kings over the heavenly kingdom. We exchanged the King for created things. This sin leaves us guilty of his death.