Tabla de Contenidos: “…Commitment and discipleship -- Methodology and method -- Theocentric commitment in Matthew's gospel: Three preparatory claims -- Matthew 1.1-10.42: Repent (in light of the nearness of the kingdom) -- Matthew 11.1-16.20: Come to me (despite prevalent kingdom-blindness) -- Matthew 16.21-28.15: Take up your cross (in light of the coming of the Son of Man) -- Matthew 28.16-20: Therefore go and make disciples…”