There is a variation of that joke that goes something like this:
Jesus and Moses are playing golf and come to the 187 yard par 3 surrounded by water with an island green. Moses takes out his 5 iron and hits a beautiful shot that lands on the green within easy birdie range.
Before Jesus tees off he announces that he is going to hit his 7 iron because he saw Arnold Palmer play this hole on TV a few weeks back and he used a 7 iron on his tee shot. Moses, having played much golf with Jesus and knowing his range with a 7 iron says,"You can't clear the water with a 7 iron." Jesus says, "If Arnold Palmer can do it, I can do it."
Jesus takes a nice easy swing and hits a beautiful looking 7 iron shot that unfortunately splashes in the water about 5 yards short of clearing the hazard. Moses parts the water so Jesus can retrieve his ball, but instead of going to the drop area, Jesus stubbornly goes back to the tee to try his 7 iron again saying, "If Arnold Palmer can do it, I can do it." The same thing happens; Moses parts the water, Jesus retrieves his ball and goes back to the tee again. Moses tells Jesus, "If you land in the water this time, I'm not going to help you." Jesus takes one more crack with his 7 iron and SPLASH! Since Moses won't part the water, Jesus walks on the water in search of his ball.
Just then the next group reaches the tee and spots Jesus walking on the water. One of them turns to Moses and asks, "Who does that guy think he is, Jesus Christ?" Moses replies, "No. He thinks he is Arnold Palmer." |
