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.

After Pentecost, how was the gospel preached?
What was this earthly sanctuary and its round of service?
What great gathering yet awaits God's people?
From whom do all good and perfect gifts come?
12. When Daniel and his fellows were about to be slain because the wise men of Babylon could not reveal to Nebuchadnezzar his dream, how did God answer their united prayers?
What promise is made to them that walk uprightly?
What is the measurement of the city?

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