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.

In what condition are all men?
How did Christ suggest that His disciples follow His example in teaching gospel truth?
What course on the part of children is well pleasing to the Lord?
How early does Paul say Timothy was instructed?
How is the conflict between Christ and Satan described?
What did John say was to be the end of this beast?
Is it our duty always to give what is expected or asked?

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