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?
Why did Christ tell us to love our enemies?
What did Jesus say of the one who loves Him?
What positive assurance of the resurrection is given?
What will He then do for each one?
With what is God's seal connected?
24. What psalms seem to have been written especially for the comfort and encouragement of God's people during the time of the seven last plagues?

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