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.

At the conclusion of Daniel's prayer, what assurance did Gabriel give him?
What apostasy from the worship of God is named in this message?
What will this prophet do when he comes?
Will even this terrible judgment lead men to repent?
What description is given of Gabriel in Daniel?
Against whom do we wrestle?
Does God always see fit to grant our petitions?

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