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Biblical Manhood: A Survey of the First Psalm

June 21, 2026Pastor Chris May

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Psalm 1

 1 Blessed is the man
who walks not in the counsel of the wicked,
nor stands in the way of sinners,
nor sits in the seat of scoffers;
2 but his delight is in the law of the LORD,
and on his law he meditates day and night.

3 He is like a tree
planted by streams of water
that yields its fruit in its season,
and its leaf does not wither.
In all that he does, he prospers.
4 The wicked are not so,
but are like chaff that the wind drives away.

5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment,
nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous;
6 for the LORD knows the way of the righteous,
but the way of the wicked will perish.

Discussion Guide


Biblical Manhood: A survey of the first Psalm | Sermon by Pastor Chris May | June 21, 2026

Small Group Questions based on Psalm 1:

Icebreaker

  1. What are some of the different cultural narratives about manhood today?
    Why do you think those views have developed, and where do you see them showing up most clearly?

Discussion Questions

  1. Psalm 1 begins by describing the “blessed” man.
    How is biblical happiness or contentment different from the way our culture usually defines success, happiness, or manhood?

  2. The sermon contrasted Ahab’s discontentment with the godly man’s delight in the law of the Lord.
    What are some ways discontentment shows up in men today? How does delighting in God’s Word fight against that?

  3. Psalm 1 says the blessed man does not walk, stand, or sit with the wicked.
    What does it look like for a man to show courage without becoming harsh, arrogant, or combative?

  4. The godly man is compared to a tree planted by streams of water.
    What are some areas where men need consistency most—home, church, work, prayer, integrity, relationships?

  5. The sermon says true manhood is not found in a masculine image, but in faithful allegiance to Jesus.
    What are some “appearances of masculinity” people can confuse with actual biblical manhood?

  6. How does the gospel make biblical manhood possible?
    Why is Jesus more than just an example of manhood, but also the Savior men need?

Closing Application

  1. Of the three marks—contentment, courage, and consistency—which one do you most need to grow in right now, and what is one practical step you can take this week?

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