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.

After man had sinned, how did God show His love, and His willingness to forgive?
What great gift comes with our acceptance of Christ?
What did the prophet see in this vision?
To whom was this covenant-promise later renewed?
What other reason is given for keeping the Sabbath?
What effect did Christ's answers have upon the people?
8. After commending this church for their good works, what charge did the Lord bring against them?

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