The Alpha Omega Institute teaching series, “Discover Creation”, is an exciting, informative and entertaining teaching series of twelve  30 minute lessons contained on 6 DVD’s.  Each lesson is professionally done, colorfully illustrated and Biblically and scientifically sound.  This series is excellent for Sunday schools, youth and adult groups, home study groups, families or for individual study.  An excellent 78 page student’s manual is available which outlines each lesson, shows key power point slides used to make the points, and summarizes the key message of the lesson.  Suggested exercises for enhanced learning are provided for each lesson. Information relative to the series is available at www.discovercreation.org or by calling AOI at 1-800-377-1923.

DVD 1  lesson 1.  Creation or Evolution?   
		        A Battle of Beliefs!
You are in a battle for your mind.  The origins issue is fundamental to every area of life.  Sadly, godless philosophies teach our children that we “are just as much animals as any worm, toad, or pig.”  They are also taught that evolution is “science” while creation is “religious myth”.  Dave and Mary Jo Nutting, founders of AOI, share the truth about our origins and the battle that is raging for hearts and minds.

DVD 1  lesson 2.  Fossils and Cavemen
	Great Artwork; What’s the Evidence?
Fossils support creation and give devastating evidence against evolution.  However, it’s often the artwork that convinces people that evolution is true rather than the fossils.  The question “What’s the evidence?” is asked regarding the famous horse sequence, dinosaur/bird theories, supposed ape-man, etc.  The answers become clear when you learn to ask the right questions.

DVD 2  Lesson 1   So-Called Proofs of Evolution
		     Can You Trust the Textbooks?
Darwin’s finches…antibiotic-resistant bacteria…peppered moths…Don’t these examples of change prove evolution?  Do similarities between animals and humans prove a common ancestry?  Do supposedly useless organs like the appendix indicate they are left over from a previous stage of evolution?  Dr. Dan Korow answers these questions and more as he exposes the fallacies of these so-called “proofs” of evolution.

DVD 2  lesson 2   Grand Design or Blind Chance?
		   Amazing Evidence from Nature
Can we see design in nature?  Can we distinguish purposeful acts of creation from random events of chance?  Dave Nutting reveals several illustrations from the natural world that indicate we can.  He also shows that some systems, such as the blood clotting system, require every part to be in place and working or none of them work at all.  These irreducibly complex systems defy evolution.

DVD 3  lesson 1     A Flood of Evidence
		Lots of Water or Lots of time?
Geologist Dave Nutting provides a virtual tour of national parks and other locations.  He shows the other side of the geologic story that park ranges don’t mention.  Does it take millions of years to form geologic features?  Dave says, “No!” and shows a wealth of evidence indicating it really didn’t take that long.  Noah’s flood and its aftermath should no longer be ignored in studying earth history.

DVD 3  lesson 2    It’s About Time
	Dating Methods and the Age of the Earth
How old is the earth?  How old do you want it to be?  Worldview, not evidence, dictates what assumptions a person will accept, or reject, concerning the age of the earth.  Evolution needs time and lots of it!  The idea of a young earth cuts at the heart of an evolutionary, naturalistic worldview.  Dave Nutting shows, in an easy-to-follow way, that time is not the hero of the evolutionary plot.

DVD 4   lesson 1   Evolution and John 3:16
	How Darwinism Affects the Gospel of Christ
Because of its wide acceptance in our society, it is tempting to blend some form of evolution with biblical Christianity. When that happens, however, there are serious consequences.  Dr. Dan Korow exams how belief in he theory of evolution affects a person’s understanding of God, man, Jesus, death, and the Gospel message.

DVD 4  lesson 2   The Amazing Human Body
	   Astounding Evidence for a Loving Creator
Dr. Korow discusses the extreme complexity and design of the human body and how it shows the loving care and provision of God.  Whether through embryonic development, the inner workings of the eye, or the intricacy of the human cell, God’s fingerprints can clearly be seen.  You will be amazed, not only by the features  God has designed, but also by what they indicate of His character.

DVD 5  lesson 1   Dinosaurs, Dragons, and Man
		Solving the Great Dinosaur Mystery
Mystery has always surrounded the subject of dinosaurs.  What were they like?  What happened to them?  Did they coexist with man?  Did Noah take them on the Ark?  What scientists can actually observe is very limited.  Much is left to imagination.  Richard Stepanek answers many commonly asked questions that will help you separate fact from fiction.  When we look through the lens of scripture, there is no dinosaur mystery.

DVD 5  lesson 2  Archaeology, Science, and Scripture
	      Affirming the Reliability of the Word of God
Who is this Creator?  Many cultures give the credit for creation to something other than the God of the bible.  What makes faith in the biblical God legitimate?  Using archaeology, science, and Scripture, Richard Stepanek presents evidence that affirms the reliability of God’s Word and its claim that the God of the Bible is the Creator of the universe.
DVD 6  lesson 1   The Bible, Science, and Earth History
		     God’s Word and God’s World Agree!
Science and the Bible:  Do they fit together?  Based on what is taught in our public education system, most would say, “No.”  However, only by looking at our world through the lens of Scripture, is it possible to have a proper understanding of past, present, and future events.  Mary Jo Nutting puts it all together and shows how a literal view of the Bible and Earth history unites science and faith.

DVD 6  lesson 2  Stand Firm! No Need to Compromise
The Nuttings answer some tough questions regarding creation and evolution.  Now, what happens when you face a question for which you just don’t have an answer?  What happens if it seems to contradict the Bible?  Using real life examples, Dave and Mary Jo relate the importance of standing firmly on God’s Word and the dangers that come from compromise.  You will be encouraged by the practical advice for students.