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.

By what means is sin made known?
How may we receive this same imputed righteousness?
And what besides a mere belief in the truth is necessary?
7. How did the chief priests and Pharisees seek to prevent the fulfilment of Christ's words concerning His resurrection?
1. How did Christ feel concerning Jerusalem, as He was about to make His final visit to the city before His crucifixion?
Is this chastening a pleasant experience?
How much did this promise comprehend?

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