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.

How did Christ make it clear to them that the Scriptures testify of Him?
What was Christ made, to release men from sin?
What enabled Abraham to endure the test?
Wherever Abraham went, what was his practice?
What does Neander say of the securing of these laws?
Does God delight to afflict any?
If an answer does not come at once, what should we do?

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