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.

14. What beings of a higher order than man desire to study the truths revealed in the gospel of Christ?
What solemn charge was given him concerning his public work?
What answer was addressed to Daniel?
What was Messiah to do during the seventieth week?
What may be known with equal certainty when these signs have been seen?
What warlike scene is given under this trumpet?
How fully has God promised to supply our needs?

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