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.

By what name are the sacred writings of the Bible commonly known?
What promise is made to the obedient?
What pitiful appeal did He make to the impenitent city?
11. What sign did Christ mention by which His disciples might know when the destruction of Jerusalem was near?
What name is given to the third state of the church?
What was first seen on the opening of the sixth seal ?
To whom has God given the earth?

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