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.

To whom did Christ become the author of salvation?
What did Daniel say the king had seen in his dream?
What did Daniel ask of one of the heavenly attendants who stood by him in his dream?
Who did He say would be saved?
What may be said of the developments in the line of scientific inventions since 1798?
Who gives men the power to get wealth?
What classes are we especially enjoined to help?

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