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 distinct purpose did Christ have in giving Himself for the church?
What announcement immediately follows the judgment-hour message of Rev. 14: 6,7?
Why did the patriarch Job offer burnt offerings?
What did the dragon do when cast to the earth?
What is charity called?
27. What wonderful promises are made to those who thus minister to the wants and distresses of others?
When expiring on the cross, what did Christ say?

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