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.
 


How early were the Scriptures taught to Timothy?
To what time were the prophecies of Daniel, as a whole, to be sealed?
BY whom was the Ten Commandment law proclaimed?
What are the \"better promises\" upon which the new covenant was established?
How did the Apostle Peter say the message of the Lord's coming would be treated by some?
In how many things may we ask help from God?
Why did the unjust judge answer the widow's prayer?

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