What is Biblical Masculinity? Part 1

Show Notes: Biblical Masculinity Part 1
In this first part of the Biblical Masculinity series, Chris Hilken walks through what it truly means to be a man after God’s own heart. He shares personal stories—from growing up watching WWF to mentoring young men at youth camp—and challenges cultural stereotypes of masculinity. Instead of aggressive or passive extremes, he calls men to embody Christlike traits. Chris begins walking through an acronym, PRIMEMEN, and unpacks the first two attributes: Peacemaker and Repentant.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why culture has distorted our view of masculinity
• Why “The Rock” and pop-culture heroes fall short of biblical manhood
• How peacemaking and repentance are signs of real strength
• The difference between feeling sorry and true repentance
• Why Jesus is the perfect picture of masculinity

Bible Verses Mentioned:

1. Matthew 5:9 – “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.”
2. Romans 5 – Jesus made peace with us through the cross.
3. Romans 12:18 – “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.”
4. James 1:19 – “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.”
5. Genesis 4:8 – Cain kills Abel out of rage.
6. 1 Samuel 18:6–9 – Saul’s jealousy drives him to attack David.
7. John 8 – Jesus diffuses the angry mob with wisdom and justice.
8. Luke 8 – Jesus calms the storm.
9. Acts 3:19 – “Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out.”
10. 2 Corinthians 7 – Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation.
11. Proverbs 28:13 – “Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.”
12. Luke 15 – The Prodigal Son
13. Luke 19 – Zacchaeus repents and makes restitution.
14. Hebrews 4 – God’s Word is a double-edged sword.

Garage Group Discussion Questions:

1. What images or messages about masculinity did you grow up with? How have they shaped you—for better or worse?
2. Chris says, “Real men create no drama and control their anger.” What does that look like in your home or workplace right now?
3. Read Matthew 5:9 and Romans 12:18. How can you actively pursue peace in a relationship where there’s tension?
4. Repentance is more than saying sorry—it's turning and changing. What’s one area of your life where you're apologizing but not truly repenting?
5. Chris shares how Jesus is “the better Cain, the better Saul.” In what ways can you look to Jesus—not culture—as your model of manhood this week?