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 is the foundation of faith?
Upon what condition is faith reckoned for righteousness?
What admonition is therefore given?
How may one know that this does not refer to the earthly sanctuary ?
Where were the Ten Commandments placed?
Which day is the Sabbath?
Before whom are we said to speak?

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