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.

For what purpose were the Scriptures written?
What followed immediately after the gaoler and his family had accepted Christ as their Saviour?
Did Christ's followers keep the Sabbath after His death?
What is the first -symbol of Revelation 13:9?
How does God command us to keep the Sabbath day?
What did John see in the right hand of Him who sat on the throne ?
What is the chief occupation of Satan and his angels?

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