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 necessary is faith?
1. What statement did Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, make to his wise men whom he had assembled?
Why is the carnal mind enmity against God?
What promise did Christ make concerning His coming?
Why will many not be prepared for this event?
What has this firm trust in Jesus led many to do?
What does God's Word then become to the believer?

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