Why did Israel fail to attain unto righteousness?

Answer

"But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained to the law of righteousness.
Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled
at that stumbling-stone!' Rom. 9: 31, 32.

Upon what ground were the previous promises then renewed to Abraham?
What is said of Christ's childhood and early life?
28. BY what miracle and phenomenon in nature did God indicate the character of the deed which was being committed?
What did the prophet see in this vision?
When will this resurrection of the saints take place?
In what is the wrath of God filled up?
Where did he say he would wait?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle