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 is Christ to one renewed after God's image?
What promise is made to those who confess their sins?
What petition was made to the emperor by a church convention of bishops in AD 401?
What prophecy spoke of their return from captivity?
8. After commending this church for their good works, what charge did the Lord bring against them?
How does the Lord regard kindness shown to the poor?
What precious promise has God made to His children?

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