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 may be perceived through the things that are made?
In thus reconciling the world unto Himself, what attitude did God take toward men?
What high ideal should he placed before the young?
Who is Lord of the Sabbath?
Under what authority were its decrees published?
What is one reason why the last days were to be perilous?
What warning has been given us through the Apostle Peter?

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