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 treasures are hid in Christ?
What is necessary in order that the preaching of the gospel may be profitable?
What reason did they give for not receiving Him?
Why did the patriarch Job offer burnt offerings?
8. Did God bless and sanctify the seventh day while He was resting upon it, or when His rest on that day was past?
When did Paul expect to receive his crown?
While in this condition, how much does one know about those he has left behind?

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