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.

Upon what conditions is an understanding of divine things promised ?
Whom did Moses say the Lord would raise up?
In what words does Christ recognize marriage as of God?
Why should wives he in subjection to their husbands?
What is one way in which a child may dishonor his parents?
What kind of labor is to be done through the week?
Why did Christ say the meek are blessed?

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