Having a moment of sorts this a.m. with Jacob's blessings spoken over his sons in Genesis 49.
If you care to read, you might note the extensive attention given to Judah and Joseph, as well as the curse upon the offspring of Levi, though they would later be redeemed and set apart as priests.
It would seem almost a necessary afterthought to transition these chosen from Egypt, a temporary means of sustaining their relationship with the I Am until a better priesthood could be provided, as would be described in the book of Hebrews.
Why so much time need pass? Perhaps we are slow learners, or better yet, a thousand years really is but a day relative to the years we now know necessary for the formation of the galaxies?
Who knows, we may once again be watching a shift in the "heavens" given the challenges facing the institutional church.
Hear my hope, and may you have a Happy New Year full of grace and blessings as we journey together with the I Am!
Happy New Year