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 was the result of Christ's working miracles at His first passover?
When Pilate heard that Christ was from Galilee, what did he do?
What admonition is therefore given?
How did Christ treat His Father's commandments?
What is to be their fate?
What delights and pleasures await the child of God?
Whose names are on the twelve gates of the city?

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