Children's Q&A — Zac Poonen — July 31, 2026
Summary
Zac Poonen answers a wide-ranging series of questions from children on foundational Christian topics including salvation, God's nature, prayer, Scripture, sin, and assurance of faith. The session covers how to begin a relationship with Jesus, how to recognize God's voice, biblical authority versus science, and practical discipleship for young believers.
Description
http://rlcf.church River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA 0:00 Intro & song 1:20 Riddles 2:45 What is your favorite number? 3:44 What is your favorite color? 4:10 What did Jesus do when he was a kid? 8:48 Why does Jesus love me even though I am a sinner? 11:29 If I want to turn to God to be saved, where do I start? 11:57 How do I know God is in my heart and has forgiven me? 18:07 I asked Jesus into my heart but nothing happened 19:50 How can I be sure I'll meet Jesus when I die? 20:31 How do we know God is real and infinite? 21:14 If Jesus is God, how does he have a Father? 22:25 Why did Jesus come as a baby and not as a king? 22:37 If God is loving, why does he hurt us? 24:37 If Jesus faced everything we face, why does he still allow us to face it? 25:28 Why does Jesus say he's coming but it's taking forever? 26:35 How did Satan become the devil? 28:11 Why doesn't God get rid of Satan? 29:00 Why is sin so attractive? How can I not sin? 30:31 Is science real, or the Bible with stories? 31:44 Did everyone descend from Adam and Eve? 32:12 How do I understand evolution? What about dinosaurs? 33:32 How can I hear God speak to me in my heart? 34:03 How do I know if it's my own mind, God, or the devil speaking? 34:50 Is it bad if you don't read the Bible? 36:12 Have you read the whole Bible? 36:29 Which is your favorite book in the Bible and why? 37:18 How can I find joy in reading the Bible? 37:49 What is the best Bible verse to memorize as a kid? 38:47 Do we have to pray the exact words Jesus taught us? 43:21 How does God guide me? 44:07 What kind of music should I listen to? 45:05 How can I learn good habits without being told many times? 45:38 Why did Jesus call his mother "Woman" at the wedding in Cana? 48:34 How do I stay encouraged when everything is going wrong? 49:46 What should I do if someone is bothering or targeting me? 51:51 How do I share the gospel with non-Christian friends? 52:20 What is the difference between paradise and heaven? 52:39 Do people with mental issues go to heaven? 53:12 What about a good person who never knew the Lord? 54:02 Are there animals in heaven? 54:13 How do you die with Christ? 55:13 Ready to get baptized? 58:22 Stepping down from the throne of my heart to let Jesus sit there 58:55 Closing prayer