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.

Does it matter what one believes, so long as he is sincere?
How should the truth ever be cherished?
How is the church of the last days described?
In connection with what historical event was the old covenant made?
To what did the ordinances pertain that were thus abolished?
When the state enacts religious laws, what is effected?
What did David ask God to teach him?

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