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 is necessary in order that the preaching of the gospel may be profitable?
What is the result of godly sorrow?
In what prophecy was the work of reconciliation foretold?
What is the foundation of faith?
Who is the Comforter, and what was He to do?
Who is to reign finally over God's kingdom?
How did man lose his dominion?

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