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.

How was this fulfilled?
18. In what statement was Christ promised as a Savior and Deliverer of the race as soon as sin entered?
By what authority was Sunday Sabbath-keeping instituted?
3. According to the prophecy, how long was the power represented by the little horn, or papal Rome, to persecute the saints?
When are the saints to be like Jesus?
For what purpose will Christ come again?
How great reward has God promised those that love Him?

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