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.
 


In what other statement did He teach the same truth?
And what besides a mere belief in the truth is necessary?
How has God revealed to us the hidden things of the kingdom?
12. What universal boycott is to be employed, in an attempt to compel all to receive the mark of the beast?
What would obedience to God's commandments have ensured to ancient Israel?
How enduring did He say the law is?
In what is the wrath of God filled up?

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