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 prophecy are Christ's life, suffering, and death touchingly foretold?
What has Christ been made for us, and for what purpose?
What duty does God require of children?
Had the Lord spoken regarding the Sabbath previous to this time?
How does it propose that the matter of \"Sabbath desecration\" shall be dealt with?
2. What sign had been foretold by the prophet Isaiah by which Christ, at His first advent, might be known as the Messiah?
Why was this to be?

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