1. The tail, not the head (36-48)

The culmination of the curses for disobedience was a life in constant suspense, with no security. Instead of prosperity, the people of Israel would just barely scrape out a living. The basic order of the family would even be broken down. Through this we can understand what a privilege we have to serve the Lord with a willing and thankful heart in times of prosperity.

2. Scattered among the nations (49-68)

This is a detailed prophecy of the exile to a foreign nation that God's people would suffer as a final result of their disobedience. It was the only way to teach Israel not to take the blessing of having God's word for granted. But the exile was also part of God's plan for redeeming his people once they had been disciplined. In Jesus, no distance can separate us from God's saving love.