Matthew 27:11-31, "Christ the King""Every Jew knew about Barabbas. He must have been something of a celebrity, a hero, what the people wanted. The people wanted a king they could understand, an earthly king offering earthly advantages, rather than a king from heaven who offered truth, righteousness, and eternal salvation.... It is a powerful lesson. Sinners will always prefer a manageable earthly ruler, however self serving, violent, or even evil, to Jesus Christ" (James M Boice)