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.

Through what was the original creation wrought?
How did Christ's death affect the ceremonial law?
26. When Israel had apostatized, and were almost universally worshipping Baal, what appeal did Elijah make to them?
What did Christ say was to be the next great event following these signs?
By what are we to try them?
4. What, according to the prophecy of Daniel, was to befall the people of God down through the ages?
With what are the twelve foundations adorned?

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