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 what condition is one whose sins are forgiven?
What great exchange has been wrought for us in Christ?
How complete should this obedience be?
At His birth, what message did the angel bring to the shepherds abiding in the field?
What were these martyrs represented as doing?
Who notes the groans of the prisoner?
When will immortality be conferred upon the saints?

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