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.

How is Christ's second coming described in the Psalms?
What distinct purpose did Christ have in giving Himself for the church?
What answer did he return when asked concerning his mission?
What call was made to come out of Babylon?
To whom was this covenant-promise later renewed?
Of what is the Sabbath commandment a part?
13. The righteous dead are raised at Christ's second coming. When will the rest of the dead, the wicked, be raised?

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