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.

What great blessing did Christ confer upon His disciples after His resurrection?
What assurance is given concerning the unfailing power of the Creator?
Why did the apostle say this duty was so imperative?
For what purpose is the mystery of the gospel made manifest?
What, in prophecy, is symbolized by waters?
How was the ceremonial law made known to Israel?
What petitions may we confidently expect God to hear?

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