"Well, I can see you're passionate about this, but I just wish you'd talk about something more interesting, like a celebrity or something!"

 

• Genesis

  Alex Trebek: "So, tell me a bit about yourself!" Contestant: "Well, I'm an avid reader and Bible scholar, so I'd like to share a bit of my knowledge with you. For instance, I can summarize the Bible, chapter by chapter. →

• Exodus

  Alex Trebek: Alright, so what do you like to do in your free time? Contestant: Well, I recently read the Bible, and I think it's an incredible book. Alex Trebek: Oh, that's nice. [sighs] So, what's the best part about the Bible? →

• Leviticus

  Alex Trebek: Alright, so tell me a bit about yourself. Contestant: Well, did you know that Leviticus 1 of the Bible contains instructions on how to offer sacrifices to God? Alex Trebek: Uhh, no I didn't. →

• Numbers

  Alex Trebek: So, tell me about yourself! Contestant: Well, I'd love to, but first I'd like to tell you about the book of Numbers in the Bible. Alex Trebek: [Sighs] Alright, go ahead then. Contestant: In Numbers 1, God commands Moses to take a census of all the men of Israel, from twenty years old and upward, by their families. →

• Deuteronomy

  Alex Trebek: Alright, let's get to know you a bit. What do you do for work? Contestant: Well, I'm a Bible scholar. I specialize in Deuteronomy 1. Alex Trebek: [Sighs] Well, that's nice. Anything else? →

• Joshua

  Alex Trebek: So, contestant, tell us a little about yourself. Contestant: Actually, I'd like to start by telling you about Joshua 1. Alex Trebek (sighs): Alright. Go ahead. Contestant: Joshua 1 is all about God telling Joshua, who is taking over from Moses as the leader of the Israelites, to be strong and courageous as he leads the people into the Promised Land. →

• Judges

  Alex: So, what have you been up to lately? Contestant: Well, I have been reading a lot about the Bible and in particular Judges 1. Alex: *sighs* What does it say? Contestant: Judges 1 tells the story of how the Israelites conquered the Promised Land of Canaan. →

• Ruth

  Alex: So, tell me a bit about yourself. Contestant: Well, I'd like to talk about the Bible. Alex (with a sigh): Of course you do. Alright, go ahead. Contestant: Okay, so Ruth 1 tells the story of Naomi and her two daughters-in-law, Ruth and Orpah. →

• 1 Samuel

  Alex Trebek: So, tell me a little bit about yourself! Contestant: Well, I'm really into the Bible, so I thought I'd start by summarizing 1 Samuel 1. Alex Trebek: [Rolls his eyes] Okay, if you must. Go ahead. →

• 2 Samuel

  Alex: "Well, it's great to meet you! So, tell me a bit about yourself." Contestant: "Well, I can start by telling you about the Bible. Specifically, 2 Samuel 1." Alex: [Sighing] "Alright, if you must. →

• 1 Kings

  Alex: "So, tell me a bit about yourself. What do you do for a living?" Contestant: "Well, I'm actually in the middle of writing a summary of the Bible, chapter by chapter. The first chapter I'm summarizing is 1 Kings 1. →

• 2 Kings

  Alex: So, tell me a bit about yourself! Contestant: Well, I know a lot about the Bible, and I'd like to tell you about 2 Kings 1. Alex (sighing): Alright... Contestant: 2 Kings 1 tells the story of Moabite King Mesha killing Israelite King Ahaziah. →

• 1 Chronicles

  Alex Trebek: Alright, so tell us a little about yourself! Contestant: Well, I'm passionate about the Bible. Specifically, I'd like to tell you about 1 Chronicles 1. Alex Trebek: (Sighing) Alright, if you must. →

• 2 Chronicles

  Alex Trebek: Alright, so let's get to know our contestant a bit. What do you do for work? Contestant: Well, I'm a Bible scholar. Alex Trebek (sighing): Ah, great. Tell me about it. Contestant: Well, I specialize in the book of 2 Chronicles. →

• Ezra

  Alex Trebek: So, what brings you here today? Contestant: Well, I thought I'd give you a brief summary of the book of Ezra from the Bible. Alex Trebek: [Sighs] Alright, go ahead. Contestant: After the Babylonian captivity, King Cyrus of Persia issued a decree allowing the Jews to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple. →

• Nehemiah

  Alex: Alright, contestant, so tell me about yourself! Contestant: Well, Alex, I'd like to talk about the Bible first. Specifically, I'd like to summarize Nehemiah 1. Alex: *sighs* What is it this time? →

• Esther

  Alex Trebek: Alright, let's get to know each other a bit. Where are you from? Contestant: I'm from the land of Esther 1! Alex Trebek: [sighs] Alright, I guess. So, what can you tell me about Esther 1? →

• Job

  Alex: Alright, so tell me a little bit about yourself. Contestant: Well, I'm a Bible scholar, and I'd like to tell you about the book of Job. Alex: (annoyed) Uh, okay. Go ahead. Contestant: In Job 1, Job is a man of great piety and wealth, who is visited by God and challenged by Satan. →

• Psalms

  Alex Trebek: So, contestant, tell me something about yourself. Contestant: I'd like to tell you about Psalms 1 from the Bible. Alex Trebek: Ummm... that's... interesting. Let's move on. What do you do for a living? →

• Proverbs

  Alex Trebek: "So, tell me a little bit about yourself. Where are you from?" Contestant: "I'm from the Midwest, but I'm actually a huge fan of the Bible. I'd like to tell you a bit about Proverbs 1, if that's all right. →

• Ecclesiastes

  Alex: Alright, let's start off with a few questions about yourself. Where are you from? Contestant: I'm from Colorado, Alex. Alex: Great! What do you do for a living? Contestant: I'm actually a biblical scholar. →

• Song of Solomon

  <b>Alex:</b> All right, let's get to know you a bit. What do you do for a living? <b>Contestant:</b> Well, I'm an avid reader of the Bible, and I'd like to tell you about my favorite book, the Song of Solomon. →

• Isaiah

  Alex: "So, tell me a bit about yourself!" Contestant: "Well, I recently finished reading the book of Isaiah in the Bible. It's a really powerful book and contains a lot of important lessons. One of the main messages is that God punishes wrongdoing but is ready to forgive if his people turn back to him. →

• Jeremiah

  Alex Trebek: So, tell me a bit about yourself. Contestant: Well, I'm a big fan of the Bible, so I thought I'd start by summarizing Jeremiah 1. Alex Trebek: [Exasperated] Oh no, not this again! Alright, go ahead. →

• Lamentations

  Alex Trebek: Welcome to Jeopardy! Let's get to know our contestant a little bit. What do you do for a living? Contestant: I'm a Bible scholar. Alex Trebek: Oh, uh, okay. So what have you been working on lately? →

• Ezekiel

  Alex: Alright, let's learn a bit more about you. So, what do you like to do when you're not playing Jeopardy? Contestant: Well, I'm actually a religious studies major, so I like to read and study the Bible. →

• Daniel

  Alex Trebek: "So, tell me a little bit about yourself. What do you do for a living?" Contestant: "Well, I'm a big fan of the Bible, and I'd like to tell you about the book of Daniel. In Daniel 1, the Babylonians conquered Judah and took many captives back to Babylon. →

• Hosea

  Alex Trebek: And now, let's get to know our contestant. What do you do for work? Contestant: I'm a Bible scholar, so I'm familiar with the book of Hosea. Alex Trebek: That's great, tell me about it. →

• Joel

  Alex Trebek: Alright, what do you do for a living, contestant? Contestant: I am a Bible scholar, Mr. Trebek. Alex Trebek: Great! So, uh, what have you been studying lately? Contestant: Well, I've been reading the Book of Joel. →

• Amos

  Alex Trebek: So, what brings you on Jeopardy today? Contestant: I'm here to summarize the Bible! Starting with Amos 1. Alex: Oh, great. [Sighs] I'm sure we'd all love to hear that, but why don't you tell us a bit about yourself first? →

• Obadiah

  Alex Trebek: Alright, so what do you do for a living? Contestant: Well, I'm a Bible scholar. I can tell you all about the book of Obadiah. Alex Trebek: *Sighs* Alright, I suppose I'll allow it. So what does this Obadiah book say? →

• Jonah

  Alex Trebek: Alright, so tell us a little bit about yourself. Contestant: Well, I'd love to talk about the book of Jonah in the Bible! Alex Trebek: *sighs* Alright, go ahead. Contestant: Sure! The book of Jonah starts off with God telling Jonah to go to Nineveh to preach against its wickedness. →

• Micah

  Alex Trebek: Alright, so tell me a bit about yourself! Contestant: Well, Alex, I’d like to tell you about the book of Micah. Alex Trebek: Uhh, what? I didn’t ask about the Bible. Contestant: I know, but I think it’s important to tell you about Micah. →

• Nahum

  Alex Trebek: Alright, nice to meet you. How about you tell me a little something about yourself? Contestant: Well, I thought I'd tell you about the Bible. Specifically, the book of Nahum. Alex Trebek: Er, that's great and all, but I don't think- →

• Habakkuk

  Alex Trebek: So, what do you do for a living? Contestant: I like to study the Bible! Alex Trebek: Oh, okay. Contestant: Actually, let me tell you about Habakkuk 1. Alex Trebek: [Sighs] Alright, go on. →

• Zephaniah

  Alex: "So, tell me a bit about yourself!" Contestant: "Well, I'm currently reading the Bible, and I thought I'd summarize for you the book of Zephaniah. It's about the Lord's judgment on the people of Judah and Jerusalem for their idolatry and wickedness, and His warning of an impending day of disaster. →

• Haggai

  Alex Trebek: Alright, let's start by talking about your hobbies! What do you like to do in your free time? Contestant: Well, I love reading the Bible. Have you ever read the book of Haggai? Alex Trebek: (sighs) Umm, no. →

• Zechariah

  Alex: Alright, so tell me a little bit about yourself. Contestant: Well, I'm a huge fan of the Bible, and I'd like to give a brief summary of Zechariah 1. Alex: (Rolls his eyes) Ugh. Okay, let's hear it. →

• Malachi

  Alex Trebek: Alright, now let's get to know you a bit better. So, where are you from? Contestant: I'm from the Bible! Well, specifically, Malachi 1. Alex Trebek: [Sighs] Well, what can you tell me about Malachi 1? →

• Matthew

  Alex: So, tell us about yourself! Contestant: Well, I'd like to start by summarizing the Bible, starting with Matthew 1. Alex (sighing): Alright, but make it quick. Contestant: Matthew 1 is about the genealogy of Jesus Christ, tracing his lineage all the way back to Abraham. →

• Mark

  Alex Trebek: Alright, so tell me a bit about yourself. Contestant: Well, I'd like to start by summarizing Mark 1. Alex Trebek: (Sighing) Alright, go ahead. Contestant: Mark 1 tells the story of John the Baptist, who is sent by God to prepare the way for Jesus. →

• Luke

  Alex Trebek: So, what do you do for a living? Contestant: I'm a Bible scholar! Alex Trebek: (Sighs) Alright, what can you tell me about the Bible? Contestant: Well, let's start with Luke 1. It's the beginning of Jesus' story. →

• John

  Alex Trebek: So, tell me a bit about yourself. Contestant: Well, I'm a Christian, so I'd like to tell you about the Bible. Alex Trebek: Oh, great. What about it? Contestant: Well, let's start with John 1. →

• Acts

  Alex Trebek: So, tell me a bit about yourself. Contestant: Well, I'm a big fan of the Bible. I know it chapter and verse, and I'd love to tell you about it. Alex Trebek (a hint of frustration in his voice): Uh, that's. →

• Romans

  Alex: Alright contestant, so tell me a bit about yourself! Contestant: Well first off, I think it's important to understand the Bible, and it's best summarized chapter by chapter. Alex: (sighs) You don't say. →

• 1 Corinthians

  Alex Trebek: So, tell me a bit about yourself. Contestant: Well, I'm a big fan of the Bible. So, I'll tell you a bit about 1 Corinthians 1. Alex Trebek: [Sighing] All right. Contestant: This chapter starts with Paul addressing the church of Corinth. →

• 2 Corinthians

  Alex Trebek: Welcome to Jeopardy! It's time for the "get to know you" period. So, contestant, tell me a bit about yourself! Contestant: Well, I'm a big fan of the Bible, and I thought I'd give you a summary of 2 Corinthians 1. →

• Galatians

  Alex Trebek: So, tell me a bit about yourself. Contestant: Well, I could tell you about the book of Galatians in the Bible? Alex Trebek: [Sighs] What does it say? Contestant: Galatians 1 starts off talking about the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and the fact that Paul was not preaching it by the instruction of any human being, but rather by direct revelation from God. →

• Ephesians

  Alex Trebek: Alright, so tell me a bit about yourself. Contestant: Well, I'm a big fan of the Bible. I'd like to give you a brief summary of Ephesians 1. Alex Trebek: (Exasperated) Ugh. Alright, if you must. →

• Philippians

  Alex Trebek: So, you look like a bright young man. What do you do for a living? Contestant: Well, I'm actually a Bible scholar, and I've been studying Philippians 1 lately. Alex Trebek: Uh, great! What's Philippians 1 about? →

• Colossians

  Alex Trebek: Alright, so tell me a bit about yourself. Contestant: Well, I'm a Christian, so I'd like to start off by summarizing the Bible chapter by chapter. Alex Trebek (sighing): Umm, okay. Sure, let's start with Colossians 1. →

• 1 Thessalonians

  Alex: Alright, contestant, tell us a little bit about yourself. Contestant: Well, I'm a Christian, and I'd like to give a brief summary of the Bible, starting with 1 Thessalonians 1. Alex: (Rolls eyes) Okay, go ahead. →

• 2 Thessalonians

  Alex Trebek: Alright, so tell us a bit about yourself, contestant. Contestant: Well, I thought I'd summarise 2 Thessalonians 1. Alex Trebek: (Rolls his eyes) I'm sure there are more interesting things to talk about. →

• 1 Timothy

  Alex Trebek: So, tell me a bit about yourself. Contestant: Well, I'm a huge fan of the Bible and I'd love to tell you about 1 Timothy 1! Alex Trebek: [Sighing] Ugh, okay, go ahead. Contestant: In this chapter, Paul tells Timothy to be an example of faithfulness to the teachings of the gospel. →

• 2 Timothy

  Alex Trebek: "So, tell me a little bit about yourself." Contestant: "Well, I'm a big fan of the Bible, and I'd like to tell you about the book of 2 Timothy. It's about a young man called Timothy, who is mentored by the Apostle Paul. →

• Titus

  Alex Trebek: Welcome to Jeopardy! Let's meet today's contestants. First up, we have... Contestant: Hi, I'm John, and I'm here to tell you about Titus 1! Alex Trebek: Umm... that's nice. So, tell us about your hobbies, John. →

• Philemon

  Alex Trebek: "So, tell me a little bit about yourself. What do you do for a living?" Contestant: "Well, I'm a student of the Bible and I'd like to talk about the book of Philemon." Alex Trebek: [sighs] "I think that's enough about the Bible. →

• Hebrews

  Alex: So, let’s get to know you a little better. Tell us a little bit about yourself. Contestant: Well, I could tell you all about the Bible. I’ve been studying it for years now. Alex: [Sighing] Not again. →

• James

  Alex Trebek: So, what have you been up to lately? Contestant: Well, I've been studying the book of James in the Bible. Alex Trebek: [Sighs] Alright, so what does it say? Contestant: Basically, James 1 talks about how we should face trials and temptations with joy and perseverance. →

• 1 Peter

  Alex: So, tell me a bit about yourself! Contestant: Well, I was just reading about 1 Peter 1 in the Bible. It's about how believers are to live in holiness and obedience to God, even in the midst of suffering. →

• 2 Peter

  Alex Trebek: So, tell me a little bit about yourself. Contestant: Well, I'm a big fan of the Bible. Alex Trebek: (Sighs) Alright, go ahead. Contestant: Sure! 2 Peter 1 is about the need to add virtue to our faith. →

• 1 John

  Alex Trebek: Hi there! So, tell me about yourself. Contestant: Well, I'd like to start by summarizing 1 John 1. Alex Trebek: (Sighing) Uh, okay. Go ahead. Contestant: 1 John 1 is about fellowship with God and with each other. →

• 2 John

  Alex: So, tell me a bit about yourself. Contestant: Well, I wanted to tell you about the Bible. Specifically, the book of 2 John. Alex: [Visibly frustrated] OK, go ahead. Contestant: 2 John is short but powerful, and it's written by John the Apostle to a Christian woman. →

• 3 John

  Alex Trebek: So, tell me a little bit about yourself. Contestant: Well, I'm really passionate about the Bible. In fact, I'm really interested in the book of 3 John. Alex Trebek: Oh, um, okay. So, what does it say? →

• Jude

  Alex Trebek: So, what do you do for a living? Contestant: Oh, I'm actually a Bible scholar. I specialize in summarizing the Bible chapter by chapter. Alex Trebek: [sighs] Alright, I guess we can go there. →

• Revelation

  Alex Trebek: "So, tell me a bit about yourself!" Contestant: "Well, I'm really into the Bible! Have you heard of the book of Revelation?" Alex Trebek: *sighs* "Yes, I have. What can you tell me about it?" →