A reverent look at Mark 11 that presents Jesus as the rightful king who enters in humility.
This review treats Mark 11 as a study in kingship, with Jesus entering Jerusalem as the rightful king and doing so in humility on a borrowed colt.
What Are We Even Doing Here?
Daryl and Karen Updike
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Based on 5 episodes we listened to · September 2026
A sustained walk through Mark connects close biblical exposition to prayer, repentance, mercy, and everyday Christian obedience.
Daryl and Karen Updike's What Are We Even Doing Here? moves through the Gospel of Mark as sustained expository preaching. Sermons retrieve the preceding passage, work closely through the day's text, bring in related scripture and commentary, then carry the interpretation toward…
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- the rich man's certainty about keeping the law challenged before you make the same claim
- Jonah's reluctance set beside Jesus going toward someone you'd rather avoid
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A plainspoken sermon that turns self-confidence toward grace and a call to follow Christ.
The sermon moves from Jesus receiving children to the harder exchange with the rich man, where religious confidence runs into a question it cannot satisfy: what it means to inherit eternal life. The contrast is clear.
A direct sermon on judgment, kingdom hope, and refusing shame.
The episode keeps its focus on judgment, the coming kingdom, and the warning that some listening that day would not taste death before seeing it.
A plainspoken sermon on desperate faith, healing, and the call to pray before the breaking point.
The sermon stays with the costly side of faith: a grieving father, a crowded scene, and a woman reaching for healing with little left but trust.
A storm sermon that returns to Christ's throne, human fear, and the call to obedience.
This sermon treats a storm narrative as a steady argument about kingship, fear, and obedience. It moves through Mark, Psalm 2, Psalm 110, and Jonah with a clear throughline: Jesus is already reigning, so anxiety and mission need to be placed under his authority.
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Episodes
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The Truth About Everything (Romans 5:1-6:10) Resurrection Sunday
The sermon opens with John 20's empty tomb, Mary Magdalene, and Thomas's "My Lord and my God," before moving to Romans 5:1-6:10 as the explanation of why the resurrection happened.
Apr 6, 2026·47m·2 clips - 2
Please Save Us (Mark 11:1-11)
Hidden gemHe starts with Bartimaeus.
Mar 30, 2026·34m·2 clips - 3
The Final Cup And Baptism Of Jesus (Mark 10:32-45)
A Bible study episode examining Jesus' interaction with the rich young ruler and the theological significance of Christ's session at God's right hand.
Mar 9, 2026·42m - 4
Asking The Wrong Question (Mark 10:17-31)
Hidden gemHe returns to Mark after the scene with the children.
Feb 23, 2026·40m·2 clips - 5
Be A Child (Mark 10:13-16)
A Bible study episode examining Jesus' teaching on marriage and divorce from the Gospel of Mark.
Feb 9, 2026·34m - 6
Marriage According To Jesus (Mark 10:1-12)
Jan 26, 2026·37m - 7
All We Need Is Just A Little Patience (Romans 12:12)
Jan 12, 2026·36m - 8
All You Have Heard And Seen (Luke 2:1-20)
Dec 22, 2025·37m - 9
Oh, What A Gift He Gives (Isaiah 9:1-7)
Dec 15, 2025·35m - 10
Oh, Give Thanks! (Psalm 107)
Dec 1, 2025·37m - 11
The Seriousness of Sin (Mark 9:42-50)
Nov 24, 2025·43m - 12
In The Name Of Jesus (Mark 9:38-41)
Nov 17, 2025·35m - 13
Upside-Down And Backwards (Mark 9:33-37)
Nov 10, 2025·31m - 14
Always Reforming (Galatians 1:1-10)
Oct 27, 2025·50m - 15
Hear This Again (Mark 9:30-32)
Oct 20, 2025·39m - 16
Help My Unbelief (Mark 9:14-29)
Oct 13, 2025·47m - 17
Don't Miss The Point (Mark 9:9-13)
Sep 29, 2025·36m - 18
The LORD of Glory Over All (Mark 9:2-8)
Sep 15, 2025·47m - 19
Take Hold of Hope Today (Memorial Service Message Luke 23:32-43)
Sep 4, 2025·16m - 20
When Sheep Fall Down (Psalm 42)
Aug 25, 2025·42m - 21
Ashamed, Unashamed, and The Kingdom
Hidden gemThe sermon starts by holding judgment and grace together.
Aug 11, 2025·39m·2 clips - 22
True Profit (Mark 8:31-9:1)
Jul 29, 2025·40m - 23
The Question (Mark 8:27-30)
Jul 14, 2025·36m - 24
He Spit On His Eyes (Mark 8:22-26)
Jun 30, 2025·34m - 25
Don't Eat Bad Bread (Mark 8:11-20)
Jun 23, 2025·39m - 26
The Dinner Bell Rings Again (Mark 8:1-10)
Jun 9, 2025·35m - 27
Open Ears, Open Mouth (Mark 7:31-37)
May 26, 2025·33m - 28
From Hounds To Holy (Mark 7:24-30)
May 13, 2025·32m - 29
Psalm 23 (Memorial Service Exhortation)
May 5, 2025·14m - 30
He...Who Is He? (Isaiah 52:13-53:12)
Apr 21, 2025·45m - 31
The Matter Of The Heart. The Heart Of The Matter. (Mark 7:1-23)
A Bible study teaching through the Gospel of Mark, reviewing chapter 6 and beginning chapter 7.
Apr 14, 2025·41m - 32
See, Run, Bring, Touch (Mark 6:53-56)
Mar 31, 2025·33m - 33
Just Taking A Walk (Mark 6:45-52)
Mar 24, 2025·37m - 34
The Dinner Bell (Mark 6:30-44)
Mar 10, 2025·38m - 35
Worst Birthday Ever (Mark 6:14-29)
Feb 24, 2025·38m - 36
Go With God (Mark 6:7-13)
Feb 17, 2025·39m - 37
The Carpenter's Son (Mark 6:1-6)
Feb 10, 2025·37m - 38
God Our Healer Part 2 "Arise" (Mark 5:35-43)
Jan 27, 2025·37m - 39
God Our Healer Part 1 "Fringe of Faith" (Mark 5:21-43)
Hidden gemIt begins in Mark 5 with a two-part message on the God of Healing.
Jan 13, 2025·36m·2 clips - 40
Be In The Word (Nehemiah 8:1-12)
Dec 30, 2024·44m - 41
Christmas Light(s) John 1:1-14
Dec 23, 2024·37m - 42
The Other Side
A Bible study reviewing the story of Jesus calming the storm and comparing it to Jonah's disobedience, emphasizing God's mercy and call to repentance.
Dec 9, 2024·39m - 43
Worth The Look (John 1:29)
Dec 5, 2024·38m - 44
The Greater Jonah (Mark 4:35-41)
Hidden gemHe begins by going back to Psalm 2 and reminding listeners that Jesus Christ is King of kings.
Nov 25, 2024·38m·2 clips - 45
Jesus Is King (Psalm 2)
Nov 11, 2024·39m - 46
This Is The Way (Psalm 1)
Nov 4, 2024·36m - 47
Still Growing (Mark 4:30-34)
Oct 28, 2024·37m - 48
The Bible Tells Me So (1 Cor 15:1-11)
Oct 24, 2024·39m - 49
Son Shine And Harvest (Mark 4:21-29)
Oct 14, 2024·34m