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 does God's character preclude Him from doing?
What application did Jesus make of this prophecy?
In what other way is this same truth stated?
Why did the apostle say this duty was so imperative?
What was the result of Christ's working miracles at His first passover?
On what day did Paul and Barnabas preach at Antioch?
After resting on the seventh day, what did God do?

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