This can be and often is as individuals, however, it can and also often occurs as groups of individuals. For instance, a small group of friends may endure a trial. It can also occur on a larger scale. An example might be Israel as a nation, who right now is going through a trial to bring them back to their Messiah in the end. The Church, the body of Christ, can also often go through trials. The question behind every one of these of course, is stated thus: