Israel. Similarly, Elisha healed Naaman the Syrian instead of any lepers in Israel (2 Kings 5), even though there were many lepers there. Jesus’ point is clear: those who have the greatest privileges often do not respond to the message of salvation. And those we think will never respond may in fact repent and believe. 4:28–30 Those in the synagogue who hear Jesus’ response are enraged and infuriated. They are scandalized that this young upstart should correct and reprove them, and they probably reject