Living Springs Q&a

Q&A #112 - Government, games night, David Pawson, Prophecy, Stoning and Last or Least 1. How can I pray for my government effectively? 2. When is the next ladies games night? How can we influence more events like that? 3. What are your views on the teachings of David Pawson? What ASK IT! struck me is what he said about Gods love,its only meant for believers. 4. Hey Is the gift of prophecy (1 Corinthians 14:1) different to the office of prophet? (Ephesians 4:11)   5. But, (speaking of recent history), when a person claims to be a prophet and then the "prophecy’s" don’t happen, shouldn’t they be then put to death? (Deuteronomy 18:20)   In 1 CORINTHIANS 15:9 the word “elachistos”  (ἐλάχιστος) which is often translated in this verse as “Least”.  But from what I can work out this word is usually translated as “Last” in most other locations it is used in the new testament.  I would think that the context of verses immediately before, 15:5 though to 15:8 would support a translation of “Last”.  What are your thoug