We live in a digital world where constant scrolling has become the norm. Whether it’s Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, or YouTube, we often reach for our phones looking for something. Comfort, distraction, information, or connection?

Beneath the surface of every scroll is a deeper spiritual longing. This series helps us ask: What are we really searching for when we scroll, and how does Jesus meet us in that searching with a better story, a deeper truth, and a more satisfying hope?

Week 1 – The Scroll That Never Satisfies

Date: September 7
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1–14; 12:9–11
Summary: We’re surrounded by endless input of feeds, highlights, viral clips, and constant updates. Yet even after hours online, the emptiness lingers. Ecclesiastes names this feeling well: “All is vanity.” True fulfillment isn’t found in an endless stream of content but in the living water of Christ, who offers rest for our weary souls.

Reflection Question: What “feeds” do you turn to most often when you’re tired or stressed? How could you begin turning to God instead?

Week 2 – Craving Connection in a Lonely World

Date: September 14
Scripture: Genesis 2:18; John 15:12–17
Summary: At the heart of scrolling is a desire to connect. But curated feeds can leave us feeling unseen and unknown. Scripture reminds us that God created us for real relationship, and Jesus calls us friends, showing what true love looks like. This week challenges us to move from surface-level “likes” toward deep, authentic community in Christ and His Church.

Reflection Question: Where are you tempted to settle for shallow connections? What steps could you take toward building deeper Christ-centered relationships?

Week 3 – Like & Subscribe!

Date: September 21
Scripture: Galatians 1:10; Psalm 139:13–16
Summary: The pursuit of approval drives much of our online lives. But chasing likes, followers, or views can leave us anxious and insecure. The good news? God already knows us fully and loves us deeply. Our identity doesn’t depend on an algorithm but on our Creator. In Christ, we are freed from performance and invited into authentic living.

Reflection Question: Where do you look for approval most often? How might resting in God’s love change the way you see yourself?

Week 4 – From Searching to Finding

Date: September 28
Scripture: Matthew 6:31–33; Colossians 3:1–4
Summary: Scrolling often reveals a deeper search for purpose, peace, or escape. But Jesus invites us to “seek first the Kingdom of God.” This final week calls us to reorient our attention and desires toward Him. When we set our minds on things above, we find true purpose, peace, and joy, not by looking down at our screens but by looking up to our Savior.

Reflection Question: What are you currently seeking most? How can you begin seeking God’s Kingdom first in that area of your life?

About Trinity

ONE CHURCH - MANY LOCATIONS

Trinity is a multi-site church: one church with many locations, serving the greater Chicago area. At Trinity, everything we do revolves around Worship, Connect, and Serve. We believe these three paths are key to helping us all grow as disciples of Jesus Christ.

All of our worship sites focus on the same Big Idea each week and provide similar creative elements. The difference between the sites and worship settings is the style.

The Church Center App

Looking for some resources to help you go further in your study of Ecciesiates?  There are some helpful videos and book recommendations in the Church Center App for this series.