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 exhortation is based on the fact that God has forgiven us?
How complete should this obedience be?
After bringing Him to the place of crucifixion, what drink was offered Christ to stupefy Him?
Is there danger of delaying correction too long?
To whom do the things which have been revealed belong ?
Before coming to Sinai, what had Moses taught Israel?
What plain proposition did he submit to all Israel?

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