This is a power struggle unlike any in history. Pilate, the Roman governor who holds most of the immediate power, seems in a struggle against his one conscience. The religious leaders appear to be using the crowd to drive home the outcome they want, and in the middle of it is the Son of God. While Jesus is truly powerful, he is choosing to take a position of weakness, not even defending himself. There is a lot to learn from this moment, and we may find ourselves in the position of several of these subjects depending on where we are in life.