Why did not these ancient worthies receive the promise?

Answer

"And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise: God having provided
some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect." Heb. 11: 39,40.

By what means are sins washed away?
In thus reconciling the world unto Himself, what attitude did God take toward men?
What concrete example makes clear the meaning of this doctrine?
Who was this promised seed?
Why do the inhabitants of heaven worship God?
What has been one great characteristic of the Papacy?
In whose name did Christ teach us to pray?

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