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 is Christ's resurrection foretold in the Psalms?
What promise is thus fulfilled?
How was the prophecy given?
12. What universal boycott is to be employed, in an attempt to compel all to receive the mark of the beast?
Is it the duty of gospel ministers to execute vengeance?
Before whom are we said to speak?
How does God regard one who abandons his faith?

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