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.

What additional curse came as the result of the first sin?
In what working of God is faith to be exercised in connection with baptism?
What is said of Christ's childhood and early life?
What will happen if a child is not properly instructed?
In what were the laws or commandments respecting sacrifices and burnt offerings written?
How was this covenant then confirmed and dedicated?
9. In what statement to the woman at Jacob's well did Jesus intimate that the ceremonial system of worship would be abolished?

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