It’s such an important section of scripture, especially for now when we see Israel becoming a nation in 1948, the Jews returning ‘home’ after the dispersion, and other events that we feel clearly show the soon return of Christ. People need to be more aware, especially Christians. I don’t think the church always interprets scripture correctly and if the Holy Spirit can’t teach you, who really can? Read it for yourself. You aren’t stupid and neither is the Holy Spirit. I know interpretations differ, but He is able to show you what He means.
Whether it is an important section of scripture is indeed a question.
The Catholic church and the other traditional churches tend to emphasize the teachings of Christ, and the doctrines of the Pauline Epistles, above everything else.
Revelations is generally overlooked, and the Old Testament as well.