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.

In what words was this promise renewed to Abraham?
What spirit must those cherish whom God forgives?
Did Jesus ever make use of ordinary means in performing His miracles?
For what purpose is the manifestation of this one Spirit given?
10. Because the disciples plucked a few ears of corn on the Sabbath day to satisfy hunger, what accusation did the Pharisees make against them to Christ?
Are the angels interested in the plan of salvation?
Concerning what have we been definitely informed?

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