Pastor Ron Ward was senior Pastor of Chicago UBF since Dr. Samuel Lee's passing away in 2002. Pastor Ron became the 5th UBF general director in 2022 approved by the International Advisory Board after Pastor Moses Yoon. As General Director, he visits UBF chapters globally, including recent engagements in Korea, Germany, Oceania, and Latin America. He also contributes Bible expositions to UBF Daily Bread, covering books such as Romans, Luke, and John, with a focus on disciple-making on university campuses.
Resources by P. Ron Ward
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 9:51-62
JESUS RESOLUTELY SET OUT FOR JERUSALEM
- by P. Ron Ward
- May 01, 2016
- 1390 reads
Luke 9:51-62 Key Verse: 9:51 “As the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.” In...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 9:37-50
WHO IS THE GREATEST?
- by P. Ron Ward
- Apr 25, 2016
- 1312 reads
Luke 9:37-50 Key Verse: 9:48 “Then he said to them, ‘Whoever welcomes this little child in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 9:18-27
GOD’S MESSIAH
- by P. Ron Ward
- Apr 11, 2016
- 1434 reads
Luke 9:18-27 Key Verse: 9:20 “‘But what about you?’ he asked. ‘Who do you say I am?’ Peter answered, ‘God’s Messiah.’” In this passage...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 9:1-17
YOU GIVE THEM SOMETHING TO EAT
- by P. Ron Ward
- Apr 04, 2016
- 1937 reads
Luke 9:1-17 Key Verse: 9:11b “He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who needed healing.” The...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 22:63-23:25
JESUS WAS CONDEMNED AS THE SON OF GOD
- by P. Ron Ward
- Mar 07, 2016
- 1680 reads
Luke 22:63-23:25 Key Verses: 23:25 “He released the man who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, the one they asked for,...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 22:39-62
NOT MY WILL, BUT YOURS BE DONE
- by P. Ron Ward
- Feb 29, 2016
- 1493 reads
Luke 22:39-62 Key Verse: 22:42 “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” Today’s...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 22:1-38
THE NEW COVENANT
- by P. Ron Ward
- Feb 22, 2016
- 1845 reads
Luke 22:1-38 Key Verse: 22:20 “In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, ‘This cup is the new covenant in...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 8:22-39
WHO IS THIS?
- by P. Ron Ward
- Feb 08, 2016
- 1348 reads
Luke 8:22-39 Key Verse: 8:25 “‘Where is your faith?’ he asked his disciples. In fear and amazement they asked one another, ‘Who is this?...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 8:1-21
THE SECRETS OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD
- by P. Ron Ward
- Feb 01, 2016
- 8935 reads
Luke 8:1-21 Key Verse: 8:10a “He said, ‘The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of God has been given to you…’” The main...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 7:36-50
FORGIVENESS AND LOVE
- by P. Ron Ward
- Jan 25, 2016
- 1876 reads
Luke 7:36-50 Key Verse: 7:47 “Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—as her great love has shown. But whoever has been...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 7:11-17
YOUNG MAN, I SAY TO YOU, "GET UP!"
- by P. Ron Ward
- Jan 11, 2016
- 2507 reads
Luke 7:11-17 Key Verse: 7:14 “Then he went up and touched the bier they were carrying him on, and the bearers stood still. He...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 7:1-10
SUCH GREAT FAITH
- by P. Ron Ward
- Jan 04, 2016
- 1458 reads
Luke 7:1-10 Key Verse: 7:9 “When Jesus heard this, he was amazed at him, and turning to the crowd following him, he said, ‘I...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 6:43-49
BE A WISE BUILDER
- by P. Ron Ward
- Dec 23, 2015
- 1923 reads
Luke 6:43-49 Key Verse: 6:48 “They are like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. When...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 6:27-42
LOVE YOUR ENEMIES
- by P. Ron Ward
- Nov 09, 2015
- 1552 reads
Luke 6:27-42 Key Verse: 6:27 “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you….” When...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 6:1-11
JESUS IS LORD OF THE SABBATH
- by P. Ron Ward
- Oct 26, 2015
- 1615 reads
Luke 6:1-11 Key Verse: 6:5 “Then Jesus said to them, ‘The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.’” In today’s passage there are...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 5:27-39
JESUS CAME TO CALL SINNERS TO REPENTANCE
- by P. Ron Ward
- Oct 19, 2015
- 1943 reads
Luke 5:27-39 Key Verse: 5:32 “I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.” In today’s passage we can see a...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 5:12-26
FRIEND, YOUR SINS ARE FORGIVEN
- by P. Ron Ward
- Oct 12, 2015
- 1369 reads
Luke 5:12-26 Key Verse: 5:20 “When Jesus saw their faith, he said, ‘Friend, your sins are forgiven.’” Christians who study the Bible deeply tend...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 4:31-44
JESUS SAID, “I MUST PROCLAIM THE KINGDOM OF GOD”
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 28, 2015
- 9618 reads
Luke 4:31-44 Key Verse: 4:43 “But he said, ‘I must proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns also,...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 4:14-30
TO PREACH GOOD NEWS TO THE POOR
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 21, 2015
- 3132 reads
Luke 4:14-30 Key Verse: 4:18a “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the...
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Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 4:1-13
JESUS DEFEATS THE DEVIL’S TEMPTATIONS
- by P. Ron Ward
- Sep 14, 2015
- 3921 reads
Luke 4:1-13 Key Verse: 4:8 “Jesus answered, ‘It is written: “Worship the Lord your God and serve him only.”’” In today’s passage Jesus is...