How did Christ estimate the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees?

Answer

"For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and
Pharisees, you shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven!' Verse 20.

To whom are those who suffer exhorted to commit their souls?
How many are sinners?
Who did He say would enter the kingdom of heaven?
According to the New Testament, what day immediately precedes the first day of the week?
How long did he continue this work there?
What prophet had foretold Christ's ride into Jerusalem?
How are the people described who are developed by the threefold message here referred to?

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