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 is revealed in the gospel?
What closed this terrible scene?
What statement did Paul make concerning his faith and manner of worship?
What complaint is made against Sunday trains and Sunday newspapers?
Hearing these words, what questions did the disciples ask?
What encouragement does Jesus give us to meet cheerfully the troubles and trials of life?
What is to become of our earth in the day of the Lord?

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