AN ENGAGING BIBLE STUDY BUILT AROUND A COMPELLING CHRISTMAS STORY
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Faith. Family. Forgiveness. Redemption.
The characters you loved from A Christmas Carol return—in a new book and Advent study.
This edition of Cratchit: “A Christmas Carol” Continues combines a complete short, five-chapter novel with a story-driven Bible study that’s easy to lead. The story’s Christian themes inspire honest conversations about hope, faith, forgiveness, and redemption, leading to a deeper understanding of Scripture.
What Can Bob Cratchit Teach Us?
Picking up thirteen years after A Christmas Carol ends, this new book follows Bob Cratchit and his family as they face challenges no one would have imagined.
At its heart, it’s a story about second chances and lives transformed. Ordinary people experiencing extraordinary grace.
While suitable any time of year, it’s especially appropriate for the weeks of Advent.
Easy to read. Easy to lead.
The Bible Study Guide is clearly organized, with little advance prep required. Each chapter includes guided reflections, carefully selected Scripture passages, and discussion questions designed to encourage lively conversation.
Group members read a single chapter each week—typically in less than an hour—making it easy to fit into even the busiest schedule.
A Novel Approach
Books like A Christmas Carol and The Chronicles of Narnia resonate with church leaders and small group ministries because of their strong Christian themes. Like those books, Cratchit explores Christian themes through relatable characters and their everyday struggles.
What’s Included In The Book + Bible Study
- The Complete Short Novel
- 35 Reflections
- 145 Discussion Questions
- Scripture References
- Group-friendly format
- No Leader’s Guide Required
- Ready to Use with Minimal Prep Time
Preview Bible Study Guide
Each of the five chapters includes 7 Reflections + 4 Discussion Questions for each Reflection, multiple Scripture Verses, and a Closing Prayer.
Here’s a sample Reflection with Scripture and Discussion Questions:
when the ground gives way
Bob Cratchit has just discovered that the very businessmen he trusted have deceived him—scheming behind his back. His sense of control begins to slip.
As he runs blindly into the streets, their laughter rings harsh. The bells sound mocking. The pounding of hooves mirrors the chaos in his mind. His world feels like it’s coming apart.
There will be moments in every life when the ground gives way—when a relationship fractures, finances falter, health deteriorates, or plans unravel. When storm clouds gather, the first question shouldn’t be how much rain will fall, but how firm our foundation is.
Jesus spoke of two builders—one who built on sand and one who built on rock. Storms came to both houses. Only one remained standing. The old hymn echoes the same truth: “On Christ the solid rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand.”
Circumstances shift. People disappoint. Success fades. But a life anchored in faith can withstand the storm.
“Everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” — Matthew 7:24
For Group Discussion
1. When have you experienced a time when something you trusted suddenly gave way? What did it reveal about the ground you were standing on?
2. If a storm exposed weak areas in your life today, where would reinforcement be needed most?
3. What are subtle ways we sometimes build our identity on reputation, success, or other people’s approval instead of something steadier?
4. Proverbs 3:5–6 reminds us to, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” And Psalm 62:6 says, “Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.” What does it look like, in daily life, to make God your “rock”?
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Personalized Author Greeting
Reading Cratchit with your Bible study group? Contact info@cratchitbook.com to request a personalized video greeting from the author welcoming your group by name.