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 whom will Abraham receive the promise of the future inheritance?
Could such a help be found among the creatures which God had already made?
What first attracted the prophet's attention?
What is the strength of sin?
What was the character of- their deeds?
Who first enjoined Sunday-keeping by law?
Why are we exhorted to patience?

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