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.

Through whom did God create all things?
What great truth was then stated?
How enduring are His commandments?
18. In what statement was Christ promised as a Savior and Deliverer of the race as soon as sin entered?
What kind of labor is to be done through the week?
By what authority was Sunday Sabbath-keeping instituted?
Hearing these words, what questions did the disciples ask?

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