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St. Peter stood at the Pearly Gates, waiting for the incoming. He saw Jesus walking by and caught his attention.

" Jesus, could you mind the gate while I go do an errand?"

" Sure," replied Jesus. " What do I have to do?"

" Just find out about the people who arrive. Ask about their background, their family, and their lives. Then decide if they deserve entry into Heaven."

" Sounds easy enough. OK."

So Jesus waited at the gates while St. Peter went off on his errand.

The first person to approach the gates was a wrinkled old man. Jesus summoned him to the examination table and sat across from him. Jesus peered at the old man and asked, " What was it you did for a living?"

The old man replied, "I was a carpenter.
Jesus remembered his own earthly existence and leaned forward. " Did you have any family?" he asked.

" Yes, I had a son, but I lost him."

Jesus leaned forward some more. " You lost our son? Can you tell me about him?"
" Well, he had holes in his hands and feet."

Jesus leaned forward even more and whispered, " Father?"

The old man leaned forward and whispered,

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Jesus walks into a hotel with a couple of boards and a handful of nails. The clerk says "Can I help you?" and he replies "Yeah, could you put me up for the night?"

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Why can't Jesus play the piano?