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.

9. What testimony did the Apostle Peter bear concerning his experience on the mount of transfiguration?
12. After the subjects of the kingdom have been determined by the investigative judgment, what is given to Christ?
For what did Christ reprove the Pharisees?
How do those with renewed hearts and minds regard the commandments of God?
On which day was a double portion of manna gathered?
What shout of triumph was heard in heaven following the victory gained by Christ?
What description does the prophet Jeremiah give of the earth during this time?

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