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 did John declare concerning Him?
5. In what instruction to His disciples did Christ recognize the existence of the Sabbath long after His ascension?
How much power will this beast exercise?
What did the Savior say should precede the end?
What answer did Elijah make?
How will the Lord manifest Himself to the wicked?
What therefore follows?

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