Alive 2019 - Youth Rally - Jeremy Roberts

Lesson Summary

The class opened with a humorous anecdote about forgetting a cell phone before a family dinner, which segued into a discussion about how deeply many people rely on their devices for comfort and validation. The teacher highlighted the term FOMO—fear of missing out—as a modern anxiety that often leads to obsessive checking of social media, snap streaks, and constant notifications. He then presented three probing questions to help participants assess whether technology had become an idol in their lives: (1) Do you feel anxious when you cannot use your device? (2) Do you dominate your free time with screen activities? and (3) Are you allowing technology to shape your priorities above spiritual growth? By sharing a personal experience of a weekend cabin trip without service, he demonstrated the tension between youth culture and biblical living, urging the class to experiment by intentionally setting devices aside and observing the emotional response. The central message was a call to reclaim focus on God, relationships, and purposeful living, reminding students that true fulfillment comes from Christ, not from constant digital connection.