often in John 1:35–51, whereas similar terms for the concept of “death” appear often in the study unit John 11:46–12:19. 3. Progression: stirs up and persuades. Progression is a favorite pattern of an author in extending a theme throughout a passage, usually by addition or amplification. Many times the progression may point to an ultimate climax, though not necessarily so. Feelings are prominent here. In the segment Acts 5:17–42 there is a noticeable progression in the attitude of the enemies of