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.

How many were embraced in God's promises to Abraham?
What is the essential teaching of the new covenant?
7. Near the close of the three and one-half years drought in Israel, brought about as a judgment did King Ahab bring against Elijah?
How does God regard sorcerers?
11. Should we allow ourselves to be influenced by signs or wonders performed by those who would try to lead us away from God and His law?
What is the result of cultivating these eight graces?
22. How did He manifest His sympathy in the case of Mary and her friends weeping over the death of Lazarus?

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