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 other experience is associated with conversion?
What will follow this union with Christ in His death and resurrection?
How was Esther brought up?
Who was represented by \"the great horn,\" and what followed when it was broken?
How may we be freed from the guilt of our sins, or our transgressions of God's law?
When did Paul expect to receive his crown?
Why are the Scriptures given?

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