First Christian Church of Oblong, IL

First Christian Church of Oblong, IL Christ Centered
Spirit Led
Mission Driven

09/08/2026

September 6 - September 12 Scripture reading plus the questions that go along with it!

Nehemiah 12-13
Esther 1-10
Job 1-10

Keep going, you can do it!!

Thanks to all of our question writers!! It’s time consuming, but worth it!!

1. What did the people do when the wall of Jerusalem was dedicated?

2. Why did Nehemiah become angry when he discovered Eliashib had prepared a room in the temple for Tobiah?

3. What changes did Nehemiah make concerning the Sabbath?

4. Who was Esther’s cousin?

5. Who was the king of Persia?

6. Who was the queen before Esther?

7. Who plotted to destroy the Jews?

8. What was Esther’s Hebrew name?

9. Who exposed Haman’s plot?

10. What did Esther risk by approaching the king?

11. What did Haman build for Mordecai?

12. Who replaced Haman as second in command?

13. What feast commemorates the Jews’ deliverance?

14. What was Job’s land called?

15. How many sons and daughters did Job have?

16. Who challenged God concerning Job?

17. What did Job lose first?

18. Who came to comfort Job?

19. What did Job do concerning the "day of his birth"?

20. What did Job say after losing everything?

21. Bildad said that God will not reject a what?

22. Who said, "Behold, he passes by me, and I see him not..."

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08/31/2026

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08/30/2026

Making headway!!! Keep reading with us!!

Scripture Reading
August 30-September 5
Ezra 8-Nehemiah 11

1. How many temple servants were brought back to Jerusalem?

2. When did the Israelites set out to go from the Ahava Canal to Jerusalem?
Who mentioned to Ezra that a covenant should be made with the Lord?

3.What month was Nehemiah in the citadel of Susa?

4. Which king allowed Nehemiah to go and begin to rebuild Jerusalem?
Who rebuilt the Fish Gate?

5. Who repaired the walls at the Pool of Siloam (or Shelah)?

6. One half of the men worked. What did the other half do?

7. Why did Nehemiah shake out the folds of his robe after the officials and nobles took the oath to refund the Jews any interest paid to them?

8. Where did Sanballat and Geshem want to meet Nehemiah?

9. When was the wall of Jerusalem completed?

10. How many returned exiles were there in total?

11. In what month did Ezra begin to read the Book of the Law aloud to the people?

12. Who was the chief officer (or overseer) among the Levites?

Service times are Sunday: 8:15 AM and 10:30 AM.

Come to church. Satan will use every excuse to keep you home.

Hopefully you are still reading through the Old Testament with us!! Don’t worry if you are behind, or feel that it’s con...
08/23/2026

Hopefully you are still reading through the Old Testament with us!! Don’t worry if you are behind, or feel that it’s confusing-just keep reading!!

For August 23 - August 29, 2026, read 2 Chronicles 29 thru Ezra 7

Then answer these questions:

Who became king of Judah after Ahaz?

What did Hezekiah do in the first year of his reign?

What did Hezekiah tell the priests and Levites to do?

What feast did Hezekiah and the people celebrate after restoring worship?

Who destroyed the idols and false places of worship in Judah?

Who was the king of Assyria that came against Judah during Hezekiah’s reign?

What did Hezekiah encourage the people to do when Sennacherib threatened Jerusalem?

Who became king after Josiah died?
Why was Jerusalem eventually destroyed and the people taken into exile?

Who issued the decree allowing the Jews to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the house of the LORD?

Who stirred up the spirit of King Cyrus to make a proclamation about Jerusalem?

What did Cyrus allow the Israelites to do?

Who led the first group of exiles back to Jerusalem?

What did the people do when they arrived in Jerusalem before rebuilding the temple?

Why did the enemies of Judah try to stop the rebuilding of the temple?

Which prophets encouraged the people to continue rebuilding the temple?

What did King Darius do after searching the records concerning Cyrus's decree?

18. Who was Ezra, and what was he devoted to doing?

Wednesday, August 26: Youth Fall Kickoff event begins at 5:45 PM in the parking lot along W Ohio Street (weather permitting). Hamburgers & hotdogs will be served, followed by games & a devotion time. ALL SCHOOL AGE KIDS ARE INVITED!!

Ladies!!! Saturday, August 29 from 4:00 pm- 8:00 pm, a mini retreat (S.T.E.M- Scripture-Training-Encouragement-Making Connections) is taking place. Menu: Grilled Chicken, BBQ, Mac & Cheese,Salads, etc. a great evening planned!! Please RSVP to this post today if you would like to attend!! Give it a try!!

Thank you for checking in on FCC!!!

Would love to have you join us!! Sunday services begin at 8:15 AM (main sanctuary) and 10:30 AM (Family Life Center gymnasium)

Thank you!!! to our amazing group of volunteers who helped, shop, organize, and pull together the FCC School Supply Driv...
08/18/2026

Thank you!!! to our amazing group of volunteers who helped, shop, organize, and pull together the FCC School Supply Drive which was held this past Sunday!! **

Also-thanks to the amazing support from FCC church members for your support in donating to this event!!

You are very much appreciated!!! 🥰

** If anyone missed the event and is still in need, please contact Amanda at the church office: 618-592-4031.

Thanks again!!!! ✏️

Scripture Reading ~ August 16-22 ~ 2 Chronicles 12-281. How many years did King Rehoboam reign in Jerusalem?2. ...
08/16/2026

Scripture Reading ~ August 16-22
~ 2 Chronicles 12-28

1. How many years did King Rehoboam reign in Jerusalem?

2. Who was Abijah?

3. Abijah took 14 wives. True or False

4. Who is Asa the son of?

5. Where was Asa diseased?

6. Jehoshaphat is the son of Asa. True or False

7. The Arabians brought Jehoshaphat 7,700 rams and 7,700 goats. True or False

8. What king was going to wear a disguise and go into battle?

9. Who set their heart to seek God?

10. Who cried out, “Treason! Treason!”?

11. How old was Joash when he began to reign?

12. Jehoiada was 130 years old at his death. True or False

13. Joash was killed by his own servants. True or False

14. Amaizah is the son of Joash. True or False

15. Where was Amaziah put to death?

16. Uzziah was made king at 16. True or False

17. Ahaz was 20 years old when he began to reign. True or False

18. Who burnt their sons as an offering?

19. What king made alters in every corner of Jerusalem?

20. Hezekiah is the son of Ahaz. True or False

S.T. E. M. (Scripture-Training-Encouragement-Making Connections) Mini-retreat for the ladies will be held on Saturday, A...
08/12/2026

S.T. E. M. (Scripture-Training-Encouragement-Making Connections) Mini-retreat for the ladies will be held on Saturday, August 29th from 4:00pm-8:00pm in the Family Life Center at First Christian Church.

Supper will be provided, plus childcare is an option!!

Send a message to this post or contact Alicia Haberlin, Shirley Marshall, Diann Bomer or Kelly Murbarger for further information.

We will need an RSVP if you plan to attend, plus if you will require childcare (along with the ages please).

This is a great opportunity to spend an evening enjoying the company and conversation. Thanks to the ladies listed above for putting this event together!!

We are moving through the Old Testament and meeting many of the names of old!! They all got us to where we are today! Ch...
08/09/2026

We are moving through the Old Testament and meeting many of the names of old!! They all got us to where we are today!

Church services begin on Sunday at 8:15 AM and 10:30 AM. We hope to see you there!!! First time coming? Come on in!!! There’s got to be a first!!

Remember, no Sunday evening Bible Study on Sunday night!

Here’s your reading challenge and your questions:

Scripture Reading ~ August 9-15

~ 1 Chronicles 24 thru 2 Chronicles 11

1. Which of Aaron’s sons had no sons?

2. Where did King David find the largest number of leaders?

3. Who set apart some sons for the ministry of prophesying, accompanied by harps, lyres and cymbals?

4. In relationship to the Guard, alongside the Guard, how many Levites per day were on the…
· East?
· North?
· South?
· West?
· The storehouse?
· The court?

5. Who was in charge of the first army division, and how many men were in his charge?

6. Why did the wrath of God come down on Israel?

7. In what chapter and verse did David rise to his feet and tell his people to build a house for the Ark of the Covenant?

8. God told David,“___________________ will build my house and my courts, for I have chosen him to be my son, and I will be his father.”

9. When David praised the Lord in the presence of the whole assembly, which verses glorify God, talk about His greatness, and show thankfulness?

10. When was Solomon made king?

11. Who was King David’s father?

12. What did Solomon not ask God for?

13. Where did Solomon build the Temple of the Lord?

14. Solomon wanted men with skills to build the temple. What were their preferred skills?

15. Who was the man sent to Solomon with great skills?

16. “There was nothing in the ark except the ______ ______________ that ______________ had placed in it at ______________...”.

17. Why did the priest withdraw from the holy place?

18. David had it in his heart to build a temple for the name of the Lord. What was God’s promise to David?

19. Why was nothing made of silver
in Lebanon?

20. Who succeed Solomon as king?

21. Which of Rehoboam’s 18 wives did he love the most?

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