Malachi’s second message confirms the Lord as God and father of Israel. God alone deserves true worship.
The first part (Malachi 1:6–14) shows how the Israelites dishonored God despite his fatherly care and great power.
The second part (Malachi 2:1–9) warns the priests of Judah against sacrificing sick and defective animals and criticizes them for not teaching God’s instructions (2:6–8).