• Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 2:18-28
    New Wine into New Wineskins / Mark 2:18-28
    • by Ron Ward
    • Jan 31, 2021
    • 3712 reads

    Key Verse: 2:22c, “No, they pour new wine into new wineskins.” In the previous passage Jesus demonstrated his authority on earth to forgive sins...

  • Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 2:1-17
    Jesus’ Authority to Forgive and Call Sinners / Mark 2:1-17
    • by Kevin Albright
    • Jan 24, 2021
    • 5893 reads

    Key Verse: 2:10a, “But I want you to know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.”  Jesus’ popularity was...

  • Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 1:40-45
    I am Willing…Be Clean! / Mark 1:40-45
    • by John Seo
    • Jan 17, 2021
    • 4916 reads

    Key Verse 41, Jesus was indignant. He reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” Have you...

  • Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 1:16-39
    So I can Preach There also / Mark 1:16-39
    • by Ron Ward
    • Jan 10, 2021
    • 3476 reads

    Key Verse: 1:38, “Jesus replied, ‘Let us go somewhere else–to the nearby villages–so I can preach there also. That is why I have come.’”...

  • Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Mark 1:1-15
    The Beginning of the Good News about Jesus / Mark 1:1-15
    • by Kevin Albright
    • Jan 03, 2021
    • 3542 reads

    Key verse: 1:1, “The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God.” There are four accounts of the life...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Hebrews 12:1-13
    (New Year) Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus / Hebrews 12:1-13
    • by Ron Ward
    • Dec 30, 2020
    • 3548 reads

    Hebrews 12:1-3 Key Verses: 12:2a, “…fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.” When we began 2020, we had bright hopes...

  • Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Matthew 1:1-25
    (Christmas-III) Immanuel-God with Us / Matthew 1:1-25
    • by P. Abraham Kim
    • Dec 20, 2020
    • 2289 reads

    Verse 23, “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”). Merry...

  • Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 2:1-21
    (Christmas-II) A Savior Has been Born to You / Luke 2:1-21
    • by Rich Ryzewski & Jonathan Reese
    • Dec 13, 2020
    • 3264 reads

    (PART-I by R*ichRyzewski) Luke 2:1-7 Key Verse (7) “and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed...

  • Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 1:26-38
    (Christmas-I) The Birth of Jesus Foretold / Luke 1:26-38
    • by Elijah Park
    • Dec 06, 2020
    • 4547 reads

    Christmas Message Series-I (Chicago UBF) THE BIRTH OF JESUS FORETOLD Luke 1:26-38 Key Verse: 1:32-33 “He will be great and will be called the...

  • Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Luke 17:11-19
    And He was a Samaritan / Luke 17:11-19 / Thanksgiving
    • by Teddy Hembekides
    • Nov 22, 2020
    • 6021 reads

    Key verse 16, “He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him— and he was a Samaritan.” Everyone knows the Apostle Luke is a...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > James 5:12-20
    Powerful and Effective Prayer / James 5:12-20
    • by James Ahn
    • Nov 15, 2020
    • 4307 reads

    Key Verse 5:16, “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > James 4:13-5:11
    Be Patient until the Lord’s Coming / James 4:13-5:11
    • by Ron Ward
    • Nov 08, 2020
    • 2488 reads

    Key Verse: 5:7, “Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > James 4:1-12
    God Shows Favor to the Humble / James 4:1-12
    • by Kevin Albright
    • Nov 01, 2020
    • 10236 reads

    Key Verse: 6, “But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: ‘God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.’”...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > James 3:1-18
    Wisdom from Heaven / James 3:1-18
    • by David Won
    • Oct 24, 2020
    • 3956 reads

    Key verse 17 “But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > James 2:14-26
    Faith and Actions Working Together / James 2:14-26
    • by P. Ron Ward
    • Oct 18, 2020
    • 5922 reads

    Key Verse: 2:22, “You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did.”...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > James 2:1-13
    Mercy Triumphs over Judgment / James 2:1-13
    • by P. Kevin Albright
    • Oct 10, 2020
    • 6535 reads

    Key Verse: 13, “…judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.” Thus far James has...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > James 1:19-27
    Do What The Word Says / James 1:19-27
    • by Dr. Augustin Suh
    • Sep 30, 2020
    • 5139 reads

    Key verse 22: “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” As a Bible-centered church community, we...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > James 1:1-16
    Overcoming Trials and Temptations / James 1:1-18
    • by P. Ron Ward
    • Sep 30, 2020
    • 6512 reads

    Key Verse: 1:5, “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will...

  • Chicago UBF > Gospel and Acts > Acts 16:6-10
    Follow the Spirit’s Leading / Acts 16:6-10
    • by John Seo
    • Sep 20, 2020
    • 6814 reads

    Venezuela has many beautiful Caribbean islands and beaches. Among them, Los Roques Island is the most beautiful and recognized one. The island’s marvelous coral...

  • Chicago UBF > Epistles and Revelation > Jude 1:1-25
    Contend for the Faith / Jude 1:1-25
    • by Tim McEathron
    • Sep 13, 2020
    • 3422 reads

    Key Verse 3, “Dear friends, although I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt compelled to write...