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 kind of faith avails with God?
Why should husbands be considerate of their wives?
How are the present effects and future results of chastisement contrasted?
What is to take place in the days of these kingdoms?
What does Christ say about our duty to the state?
How have the rich defrauded the laborers?
What only can overcome the world?

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