Bert Gibson - 6/10/26

What if the stories we've heard since childhood about Moses aren't just spiritual allegories, but actual historical events supported by archaeological evidence? This exploration takes us on a fascinating journey through ancient Egypt, connecting biblical chronology with historical records in ways that bring Scripture to vivid life. By working backward from the construction of Solomon's Temple in 967 BC, we discover that Moses was born around 1527 BC in the city later known as Ramses. The evidence is compelling: archaeologists have found an unusual concentration of infant remains in the bricks of this very city, dating to exactly this period, confirming the horrific decree to kill Hebrew babies.

Even more remarkable is the discovery that Pharaoh Thutmose I moved his palace to Ramses, placing his daughter Hatshepsut right on the banks of the Nile where a basket might float by. This isn't just academic curiosity; when we realize these events actually happened in real places with real people, our faith becomes anchored in history. The God who orchestrated Moses' rescue isn't a character in ancient mythology but the living God who works through actual human events. When we see how perfectly the archaeological record aligns with Scripture, we're reminded that our faith stands on solid ground, and the same God who preserved Moses in that basket is preserving us today.

1 Kings 6:1 - Solomon began building the temple 480 years after the Israelites came out of Egypt

Exodus 1:11 - The Egyptians assigned taskmasters over the Israelites; they built Pithom and Ramses as supply cities

Exodus 2:11-14 - Moses kills the Egyptian and flees Egypt

Numbers 12 - Hint given about Moses' military background

Exodus 24:4 - Moses built a pillared complex altar area in the desert