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 prophecy was fulfilled in the slaughter of the children of Bethlehem?
How then do all become children of God?
What did the people say when they saw these things?
13. To the woman who had been healed by touching His garment, what did Christ say made her whole?
What was done with the blood of the offering?
In His first recorded discourse, what did Christ say of the law?
When was there a wonderful darkening of the sun?

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