There are many who do not read the book of Revelation because of the tough material.
And he said to me, “These words are faithful and true”; and the Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets, sent His angel to show to His bond-servants the things which must soon take place. And behold, I am coming quickly. Blessed is he who heeds the words of the prophecy of this book. I, John, am the one who heard and saw these things. And when I heard and saw, I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who showed me these things. But he *said to me, “Do not do that. I am a fellow servant of yours and of your brethren the prophets and of those who heed the words of this book. Worship God.” – Revelation 22:6-9
I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: if anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues which are written in this book; and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his part from the tree of life and from the holy city, which are written in this book. He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming quickly.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. – Revelation 22:18-20
Should the book of Revelation be important to us?
Yes.
Lew,
We can all be scholars with the benefit of hindsight. But, future events are just as important to study and understand, I think. It puts us in the same position as those of the OT concerning waiting and watching for Jesus’ coming. So, yes I think studying Revelation is very beneficial and important.
Jeff