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 distinct purpose did Christ have in giving Himself for the church?
In what psalm was the resurrection of Christ foretold?
To what temple did He refer?
Who has borne our sins, and stands ready to help us?
How intimate is His union with believers?
Why was woe at this same time proclaimed to the world?
At the pouring out of the seventh plague, what announcement will be made?

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