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.
 


When Christ ascended, what did He give to men?
What first attracted the prophet's attention?
By what are all men proved guilty?
How did this change in observance of days come about, suddenly or gradually?
What great gathering yet awaits God's people?
What definite period is mentioned under this trumpet?
Whom does the Lord chasten?

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