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.

18. When asked by the rich young man the conditions of eternal life, to what did Jesus direct his attention?
For how long a time should one honor his parents?
Of what did Christ say the Son of man is Lord?
10. What definite period of time was allotted to this great persecution of God's people under papal Rome?
What did the bishops determine to do?
Will even this terrible judgment lead men to repent?
With what are the twelve foundations adorned?

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