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NOTABLE CITIES IN YORUBALAND &THEIR FOUNDERS. (1) Ile-Ife was founded by Obatala (2)  Owo was founded by Ojugbelu. (3) Oshogbo was founded by Queen Oso-Igbo (4) Akure was founded by Omoremi Omoluabi (5) Ondo was founded by Queen Pupupu (6) Iwo was founded by prince Ogbaigbai. (7) Oyo was founded by prince Oranmiyan (8) Igede Ekiti was founded by Ake (9) Abeokuta was founded by Shodeke  (10) Ilesha was founded by Owalushe Ajaka.  (11) Esie was founded by prince Baragbon (12) Ijero Ekiti was founded by Prince Ogbe (13) Sango-Otta was founded by Osolo and Eleidi Atalabi  (14) Erinmo ljesa was founded by Obalufon Alayemoore (15) Iperu was founded by Akesan (16) Ikire was founded by Akinere  (17) Ado Ekiti was founded by Awamaro (18) Esa-Oke was founded by Omiran Adebolu. (19) Ilorin was founded by Ojo Isekuse (20) Ikorodu was founded by Oga. (21) Ijebu-Ode founded by Olode  (22)  Iree (Osun) was founded by three brothers: Larooye, Arolu and Oyekun. (23) Ila-Orangun was founded by Fagba

                                                                    Brotherly Kindness 2 Peter 1:7a It is evident from previous articles in this series that growing in the knowledge of Jesus Christ involves a spiritual construction project. By adding to our faith such graces as virtue, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, and godliness, we are slowly becoming more like our Lord. This is in keeping with God's predetermined plan that we be conformed to the image of His Son (cf. Ro 8:29). Equally important to spiritual growth is the development of brotherly kindness. Together with love, it adds a focus to our spiritual maturity that is outward (and not just inward and upward), for it affects how we act toward other people. The Definition Of Brotherly Kindness The Greek word for brotherly kindness is transliterated "philadelphia," a compound involving two words: "phileo" (love) and "adelphos" (brother). It literally means "the love of brothers."

Spiritual Growth Ron Halbrook “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God,” which separates us from God (Rom. 3:23). Our only hope for reconciliation to God is through “the precious blood of Christ” who died as the perfect sacrifice for sin (1 Pet. 1:18-19). Until we turn to Christ, we remain “dead in trespasses and sins,” destined to face God’s wrath in eternal torment (Eph. 2:1-3). The man who thinks he can draw closer to God while living in sin deceives himself. Spiritual growth begins with a spiritual rebirth. Sinners are “born again” and purify their souls “in obeying the truth” (1 Pet. 1:22-23). This happens when they believe in Christ, repent of their sins, confess the deity of Christ, and submit to immersion in water. Since we reach the atoning blood of Christ when we are baptized, the Bible says that “baptism doth also now save us” (1 Pet. 3:21). At that moment, we become new creatures in Christ and begin to grow spiritually “as newborn babes” (1 Pet. 2:2). Spirit

                                        Observe the Sabbath. By Eric Obeng Asante "Observe the Sabbath day, to keep it holy, as the LORD your God commanded you. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the LORD your God. In it you shall do no work: you, nor your son, nor your daughter, nor your male servant, nor your female servant, nor your ox, nor your donkey, nor any of your cattle, nor your stranger who is within your gates, that your male servant and your female servant may rest as well as you. And remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt, and the LORD your God brought you out from there by a mighty hand and by an outstretched arm; therefore the LORD your God commanded you to keep the Sabbath day" (Deuteronomy 5:12-15). The Uniqueness of the Sabbath Command The first mention of the Sabbath day is found as Israel is exiting the land of Egypt. "Then the LORD said to Moses, "Behold, I will rain bre

WHAT TO DO TO BE SAVED.  Benson Omole.             The most important question ever asked is “What must I do to be saved?”  (Acts 16:30, 2:37).  Everyone who believes in God must ask this question at one time in his or her life.  Truly, no other source is better able to answer this question than the word of God, for it is able to save and sanctify the souls of men (James 1:21; Jn. 17:17, 8:32).  Therefore, what does the Bible teach one must do to be saved?             The first step one must take to be saved is to hear God’s word.  “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God” (Rom 10:17).  And, “without faith it is impossible to please God” (Heb. 11:6).  In the past I am afraid that we have under emphasized the importance of hearing God’s word.  But what does it mean to really hear God’s word?  Does it mean just listening to the word of God?  No.  By hearing God’s word, two things are meant.  First, hearing God’s word means that we recognize its authority.  As God said

A Letter To A Friend Overtaken In Adultery Dick Blackford Owensboro, Kentucky (The following letter was written in September, 1981. Names and places have been changed to protect the family. This is the first in a series of three.) Dear Joe, This is a difficult letter to write. I have spent much time wondering what I could say to help. I want to assure you of my personal care. I regard you as a friend and I want to be the same to you. Jeanette did not ask me to write. It was my idea and I am doing it on my own. I have always thought a lot of both of you and you have been a source of encouragement to me. Several times when we were living in Dyersburg I remarked to Kathy about what a good family you had, how you had done so well raising your children and how I wished you lived there with us. I can understand how such a situation arose. You are an understanding, compassionate person. Your neighbor was unhappy with family problems and needed someone to help shoulder her burdens. She was you

Jesus, The Humble Servant Barney Keith In the person of Jesus Christ one can see the meaning of true humility. It is unfortunate that some have a wrong concept of this admirable virtue. Humility is not an inferiority complex that causes one to shrink from action. It is not being shy or embarrassed in the presence of others. Nor is humility a reflection of weakness in one's character; rather, it is a sign of strength. It is not the lack of firmness in addressing an issue. Yet its firmness does not exhibit the arrogance and pomposity which sometimes accompany dealing with others. In Jesus we can see that humility is a lowliness of spirit that is deliberately adopted, taking a subordinate position voluntarily when an opportunity for service appears. Lowliness of spirit and the willingness to serve cannot be found in one whose vision has been blurred by a distorted sense of his own importance. Pride and ego are the opposites of humility. Jesus Describes Himself The Savior declared to h

UNDERSTANDING VALENTINE'S DAY By ADDISON P RODNEY. Why you can't be my Val Again: February 14th was called “Lupercalla”                Or “day of the wolf” This was a day that was sacred to the sexual frenzy of the goddess Juno. This day also honoured the Roman gods, Lupercus and Faunus, as well as the legendary twin brothers, who supposedly founded Rome, REMUS AND ROMULUS Lupercous= hunter of wolves The Romans called the festival the “lupercalia.”The custom of exchanging valentines and all the other traditions in honour of Lupercus who was also linked with an ancient pagan practice of teen-agers “going steady” it usually led to fornication. The day of Lupercalia On this day, the Luperci or priests of Lupercus dressed in goat skins for a bloody ceremony. The wolf god would sacrifice goats and a dog and then smear themselves with blood; he would run around a hill while waving a goat skin called “februa.” from where we get the name February. Women would sit around the