Session 1	Setting the Scene Reviewing the vision
Reading	Philippians 1: 1 - 11
	A blueprint for the church

First principles

• the priority of the saints (vv. 1)
• the warmth of the greeting (vv. 2)
• grace: receiving the blessings God gives
• peace: resting in the status God brings

Valued partners

• convicted prayer (vv. 4 – 5)
• committed relationship (vv. 5, 7)
• continuing work (vv. 6)

Gearing to grow

• it’s a good work (vv. 6)
• it’s a discerning love (vv. 9, 10)
• it’s a God given invitation (vv. 10b, 11)

A God directed community

• everyone has a part to play
• encouragement builds relationships
• God’s goal for the church: right living brings glory to Him