If you were an Israelite during the 40 years in the wilderness who wanted to go to the tabernacle, the outer court was certainly the first thing you would notice. A wall of fine white linen surrounding the tabernacle, this outer court separated the tabernacle from the rest of the world while representing its contents. In order to come to God, to offer your sacrifices, or make your offerings, you needed to see the outer court and follow its perimeter to pass through its singular gate.