1. Jeremiah was a living message (1-13)
Jeremiah was to demonstrate God's message through his daily life. He was not to marry, go to a funeral or attend a celebration. People would ask him why he was not living a 'normal' life. Then Jeremiah would deliver God's message to them.
2. He was given a deeper understanding (14-21)
Jeremiah needed daily strength to carry on. Crying out to God in prayer, he found refuge in God and God revealed his heart to him. The punishment was for a redemptive purpose. God was eventually going to bring back a remnant to restore the nation so that all nations will know that his name is the Lord. Jeremiah was given more understanding.