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 is necessary in order that the preaching of the gospel may be profitable?
Because some thought He had come to destroy the law, what did Christ say?
When asked by the Jews for a sign of His Messiahship, what did Jesus say?
What is the result of willful sin?
For whose sake did Christ say the period of papal persecution would be shortened?
What does the Psalmist say of these chariots?
22. While many will be deceived by these wonders, and accept of the false christs that appear, what will those say who have maintained their love for the truth, and patiently waited for Christ's return?

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