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.

In whose image was man created?
What was the special mission of John the Baptist?
In what words does Christ recognize marriage as of God?
What reason did Solomon give for urging all to fear God and keep His commandments?
What did He teach concerning the stability of the law?
Did Christ's followers keep the Sabbath after His death?
What did Christ tell the rich young man to do?

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